What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Wilton Surgery Center?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician, where your expertise ensures the safety and well-being of patients through meticulous sterilization and handling of medical instruments. In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing, sterilizing, and maintaining a wide range of surgical tools and medical equipment, supporting healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional patient care. Your dedication to infection prevention and adherence to strict aseptic techniques will help uphold the highest standards of healthcare safety and quality.
Responsibilities
- Perform sterilization, decontamination, and reprocessing of surgical instruments, endoscopes, and other medical equipment using approved sterilization methods.
- Assemble, inspect, and package sterile medical instruments with precision to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Manage inventory levels of sterile supplies and medical instruments, ensuring proper storage and timely replenishment.
- Follow strict infection control protocols and aseptic techniques during all stages of instrument handling to prevent cross-contamination.
- Conduct routine maintenance and validation of sterilization equipment to guarantee optimal performance.
- Document all sterilization processes accurately, including cycle logs, instrument tracking, and quality assurance records.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure all sterile processing activities meet healthcare infection prevention standards and regulatory requirements.
After training you will have:
- Knowledge of sterile processing procedures, including medical instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems for tracking supplies and ensuring availability of sterile instruments.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, surgical procedures, and medical equipment operation.
- Expertise in infection prevention management, including infection control practices specific to healthcare environments.
- Experience with endoscope reprocessing and handling complex surgical instruments requiring specialized cleaning protocols.
- Ability to adhere strictly to aseptic techniques and maintain meticulous documentation for compliance purposes.
- in 6 months, you should expect to take and pass your certification exam.
Join us in making a difference by ensuring that every instrument is safe, sterile, and ready for life-saving procedures! Your attention to detail and commitment to infection control are essential in supporting our mission to deliver safe, high-quality patient care every day.
Pay: $26.33 - $31.71 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32