What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech position at United Surgical Partners International, Inc?
TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, a part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Technician to join our dedicated surgical services team. Our hospital provides a wide range of surgical specialties with a strong commitment to patient safety, quality, and excellent outcomes.
The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality patient care by maintaining the cleanliness, sterilization, and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment. This role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety standards, and the ability to work collaboratively with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences, nurture individual contributions, and leverage diversity to make our organization stronger and more responsive to the needs of our patients and physicians.
The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality patient care by maintaining the cleanliness, sterilization, and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment. This role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety standards, and the ability to work collaboratively with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Operate and monitor sterilizers, washers, and other processing equipment according to established procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, equipment tests, and inventory.
- Ensure surgical case carts are complete, properly assembled, and ready for use.
- Inspect instruments for proper function and remove defective items from circulation.
- Adhere to infection control and safety standards at all times.
- Collaborate with the operating room team to ensure instrument needs are met for scheduled procedures.
- Assist with ordering and inventory management of sterile processing supplies.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD or IAHCSMM) preferred.
- Previous experience in sterile processing or central supply strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of sterilization techniques, infection prevention, and instrument handling.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accuracy under time-sensitive conditions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences, nurture individual contributions, and leverage diversity to make our organization stronger and more responsive to the needs of our patients and physicians.