Evening On-site Sterile Processing Tech

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, prepare and sterilize instruments for the Perioperative areas, and to distribute supplies across patient care areas. The role includes assembling instrument sets, maintaining records, and supporting code cart readiness.

The incumbent will perform high-level disinfection, manage case carts, and be on-call for weekends, third shift, and holidays as scheduled by the Sterile Processing Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization, decontamination and instrument handling.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to surgical procedures.
• Ability to learn and follow department policies and state/federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination and high-level disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Inspect, assemble and sterilize instrument sets ensuring completeness.
• Operate steam and Sterrad sterilization per policies and guidelines.
• Monitor and document sterilization/disinfection processes and recalls.
• Prepare case carts and stock supplies for procedures.
• Fetch and deliver case carts and contaminated instruments as needed.
• Assist in providing care area support and maintain confidentiality.
• On-call readiness for weekends, evenings, holidays, or as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, prepare and sterilize instruments for the Perioperative areas, and to distribute supplies across patient care areas. The role includes assembling instrument sets, maintaining records, and supporting code cart readiness.

The incumbent will perform high-level disinfection, manage case carts, and be on-call for weekends, third shift, and holidays as scheduled by the Sterile Processing Manager.