Certified Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Mastery

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support surgical services in Palm Beach County. Analyze operating room instrument needs, decontaminate and sterilize equipment, and maintain sterile technique throughout the process.

You will operate washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, and Sterrad/Steris systems, ensuring logs and inventory are accurate. On-the-job training is available to advance certification and skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required. Sterile processing certification preferred.
• Prior hospital experience preferred; on-the-job training offered to prepare for courses or certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from units when required.
• Operate sterile processing equipment (washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, heat sealers) per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain PPE and sterile core hygiene in decontamination area.
• Create accurate case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using inventory software.
• Ensure sterility and records of sterilization are maintained.

Skills

Prior hospital experience

On-the-job training

PPE compliance

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification (preferred)

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Sterrad Steris sterilizers

Washers/Decontaminators/Steam sterilizers

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support surgical services in Palm Beach County. Analyze operating room instrument needs, decontaminate and sterilize equipment, and maintain sterile technique throughout the process.

You will operate washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, and Sterrad/Steris systems, ensuring logs and inventory are accurate. On-the-job training is available to advance certification and skills.