What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) position at Hamilton Eye Institute?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) specialized in ophthalmology, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients through meticulous sterilization and processing of medical instruments and equipment. Your expertise will help maintain the highest standards of infection prevention, supporting surgical teams and healthcare providers in delivering exceptional patient care. This energetic role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to health, safety, and excellence.
Duties
- Perform detailed decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and packaging of surgical instruments and medical devices using aseptic techniques.
- Manage inventory levels of sterile supplies and medical equipment, ensuring timely replenishment and proper storage.
- Reprocess ophthalmic and other specialized medical equipment following strict sterilization protocols to prevent infection transmission.
- Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, and quality control records to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Adhere to infection prevention management practices by implementing infection control procedures during all stages of processing.
- Conduct routine quality checks on sterilized instruments, ensuring they meet safety and functionality standards before distribution.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to understand specific instrument requirements and ensure all sterilized items are ready for upcoming procedures.
Experience
- Prior experience in sterile processing or medical instrument reprocessing within a healthcare setting is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology enhances understanding of complex instruments and their proper handling.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, surgical procedures, and medical equipment operation is essential for accurate processing.
- Demonstrated expertise in infection prevention management, including healthcare infection control practices and aseptic techniques.
- Ability to operate sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and endoscope reprocessors competently.
- Strong organizational skills with experience managing inventory systems for sterile supplies and medical devices.
- Certification in sterile processing or related fields is a plus but not mandatory; ongoing training opportunities are available for development.
Join us in making a difference by ensuring the highest standards of sterile processing—your dedication directly impacts patient safety and quality care!
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23