Sterile Process Tech I - PRN

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure sterility and availability of surgical instruments for operating rooms. You will pick, stock, and organize instruments, support inventory, and adhere to infection control standards to safeguard patient safety.

Responsibilities include following established protocols, maintaining labeling accuracy, coordinating with nursing units to locate equipment, and maintaining attendance and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork with healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments according to protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments on labeled shelves.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves daily to ensure adequate inventory.
• Adheres to infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies within requested time frames.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Infection control compliance

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.

Essential Functions

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.