What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Urology Specialists?
We are excited to announce that Urology Specialists is growing, and we are looking for a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join our team! This is a great opportunity to be part of a mission-driven healthcare environment where your work directly supports safe, high-quality patient care every day.
If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and making a real impact behind the scenes, we want to hear from you!
Position Summary
As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed. Your work ensures patient safety and supports efficient surgical operations. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Education & Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in sterile processing or instrument processing required or equivelant experience.
What You’ll Do
In this essential role, you will:
- Decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, wrap, and prepare surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Follow strict Standard Precautions in all decontamination and sterilization areas
- Monitor biological and chemical solutions for quality assurance
- Maintain inventory levels across sterile processing, procedure rooms, and storage areas
- Inspect and verify equipment functionality; report or remove defective items
- Keep workspaces clean, organized, and compliant with infection control standards
- Assist in preparing and resetting procedure rooms throughout the day
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members
- Support departmental policies, safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer skills (Windows operating system)
- Strong reading, writing, math, and reasoning skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards
Physical Requirements
This role requires an active, hands-on approach:
- Standing, walking, reaching, and using hands frequently
- Occasional sitting and kneeling
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
- Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and depth perception
Why Join Us?
Monday–Friday schedule with a half-day off each week
Shifts between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with early Fridays (off at 4:00 PM)
No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call hours
Full-time, benefit-eligible position with the perks and personalized culture of an independent practice
Generous 401k/Profit Sharing
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Dependent Care Flex, Extended Sick Leave, PTO, and Holiday Pay.
Catered lunches/breakfast/snack 2-3 times per week on average
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace built on respect, teamwork, safety, and excellence. We encourage individuals who are motivated, reliable, and passionate about healthcare to apply.
Ready to grow with us?
Join a team where your skills matter and your work makes a difference every day.
Apply today and help us deliver safe, high-quality care to our community!