Sterile Processing Instrument Technician

Jobtailor; Arkansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, inspect and sterilize medical instruments within a clinical setting. You will maintain processing records, assist OR staff, and ensure timely delivery of sterile sets to the operating room.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and legal work authorization in the United States; Certified Instrument Tech is preferred. Prior instrument tech experience is a plus, with the ability to lift and carry loads per

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with legal work authority in the United States.
• Preferred: Certified Instrument Tech and prior instrument tech experience.
• Experience fulfilling orders, packing, assembling and stocking items is a plus.
• Ability to decontaminate, assemble, inspect, package, test, and sterilize medical instruments and/or sets.
• Able to maintain processing records and interpret test results.
• Skilled in using and testing sterilizing equipment and assisting OR staff.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate medical instruments and materials by disassembling and cleaning by hand and/or machine.
• Assemble, package, inspect, test, and reassemble instruments and sets.
• Place sets in containers or wrapping and load transport carts with prepared sets.
• Maintain records of loads and items removed from the department for processing.
• Transport loads to and from CSS and prepare proper storage of instruments and equipment.
• Use and test sterilizing equipment, including tests for autoclaves and sterilizers.
• Record and interpret test results.
• Assist Operating Room staff by locating needed supplies and equipment.
• Serve the OR’s sterile instrument and equipment needs and respond to urgent requests.
• Report directly to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Decontamination

Assembly of Instruments

Inspection of Instruments

Packaging of Instruments

Testing of Sterilizers

Sterilization Techniques

Record Keeping

Interpreting Test Results

Physical Lifting and Carrying

Order Fulfillment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Instrument Tech

Tools

Autoclave

Steris Sterilizer

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, inspect and sterilize medical instruments within a clinical setting. You will maintain processing records, assist OR staff, and ensure timely delivery of sterile sets to the operating room.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and legal work authorization in the United States; Certified Instrument Tech is preferred. Prior instrument tech experience is a plus, with the ability to lift and carry loads per