Certified Sterile Processing Technician

TEEMA Solutions Group; Sonora (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for a contract position in Sonora, CA. This role requires processing, sterilizing, and handling surgical and hospital instruments and equipment on an evening shift from Tuesday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have a High School education or equivalent and certification as a Sterile Processing Technician. Responsibilities include maintaining an orderly environment, assisting in operating rooms, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician is required.
• High School Education/GED or equivalent is mandatory.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and sterilizes surgical instruments and hospital equipment.
• Decontaminates and prepares instruments for use.
• Maintains cleanliness in the department.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Contract position – In‑Office, Sonora, CA, United States

Evening Shift: Tuesday – Friday, 40 hours, 12:00–22:30, 13 weeks, start date 06/15.

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment.

Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays.

Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent – Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience – Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Sterile Processing Technician certification – Required

Essential Functions

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
• Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
• Prepares instruments for immediate use for sterilization when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surfaces of autoclaves and high‑disinfection equipment.
• Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
• Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn‑over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
• Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators, and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
• Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.
• Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
• Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.
• Records loaner information in a log for tracking.
• Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile areas as assigned and directed.
• Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.