Sterile Processing Technician

• Patients First
• Empowering the Independent Provider
• Be Innovative
• Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
• Team of One

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety by creating and preserving a sterile field, assisting with positioning, ensuring OR safety, performing time‑outs and counts, and responding to patient condition changes.
• Supports clinical practice by preparing surgical trays and instruments, utilizing preference cards, anticipating supply needs, handling specimens correctly, and assisting with irrigation solutions under supervision.
• Manages equipment by ensuring proper function, performing quality checks, troubleshooting, supporting sterilization processes, and training others on equipment use.
• Maintains a safe environment of care by properly disposing of waste, sharps, and specimens, and demonstrating knowledge of OR safety and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates professional communication and customer service by exercising sound judgment, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and engaging in proactive, thoughtful caregiving behaviors.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• At least 6 months Sterile processing knowledge and experience.
• Coursework/Training High-Level Disinfection: Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, quality control Flexible scope reprocessing.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Computer literacy and proficiency