Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician

Surgery Partners, Inc; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to care for surgical instruments and supplies, maintain inventory levels, and ensure all sterilizers are tested and functioning.

The role supports multiple operating rooms, documents testing and orders, and collaborates with perioperative teams to uphold aseptic technique and patient safety. A high school diploma, Sterile Processing Certification, and current BCLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent in hospital materials management.
• Sterile Processing Certification Required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Care for surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintain established inventory levels and order supplies.
• Test sterilizers and keep accurate records.
• Support operating rooms and perioperative teams to uphold aseptic technique and patient safety.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment, orders supplies for the area, and performs appropriate testing of all sterilizers while keeping accurate records.

Salary Range for Sterile Processing Tech: $18.00 - $29.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

Education and Experience

High School graduate or equivalent.

Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department.

Required Licensure and Certification

Sterile Processing Certification Required.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.