SPD Instrument Quality Technician

Baptist Healthcare System; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Sterile Processing Quality Control Instrument Technician to join our Sterile Processing team. This full-time, dayshift role focuses on quality audits, instrument inventory and maintenance coordination, and ensuring compliance with patient-safety standards.

You will support Surgical Services teams through audit findings, corrective actions, and education initiatives, acting as a resource on instrumentation best practices and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Sterile Processing, Surgical Services, or instrument management required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality audits of instrument trays and sets to ensure cleanliness and readiness for patient care.
• Monitor sterilization records and QA documentation for compliance with standards.
• Maintain computerized quality tracking systems, reports, and audit records.
• Manage inventory of surgical instruments and backup supplies.
• Coordinate instrument repairs and maintenance with vendors and service providers.
• Maintain instrument tracking systems and reference guides.
• Serve as SME for SPD staff, Surgical Services, physicians, and vendors on instrumentation.

Skills

Two years Sterile Processing

Education

CRCST or CBSPD Certification

Job description

Summary Job Description:

Sterile Processing Quality Control Instrument Technician

40 Hours Weekly, Full Time, Dayshift

Join our Sterile Processing team as a Sterile Processing Quality Technician , where you will play a critical role in supporting patient safety and surgical excellence. This position is responsible for quality assurance audits, instrument inventory management, sterilization record review, instrument maintenance coordination, and serving as a key resource for Sterile Processing and Surgical Services teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality audits of instrument trays and sets to ensure cleanliness, functionality, accuracy, and readiness for patient care.
• Monitor sterilization records and quality assurance documentation to ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Maintain computerized quality tracking systems, reports, and audit records.
• Manage inventory of surgical instruments, specialty sets, and backup supplies to support clinical operations.
• Coordinate instrument repairs, preventive maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement activities with vendors and service providers.
• Maintain instrument tracking systems, set lineups, reference guides, and inventory records.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for SPD staff, Surgical Services, physicians, and vendors regarding instrumentation issues and best practices.
• Assist with troubleshooting instrument-related concerns and implementing corrective actions when opportunities for improvement are identified.
• Support staff education and continuous quality improvement initiatives through audit findings and process recommendations.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment and perform Sterile Processing Technician duties as needed.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CBSPD Required.
• Two years of Experience in Sterile Processing, Surgical Services, or instrument management Required.
• CIS Preferred.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.