Sterile Processing Specialist — Ensuring Ready-To-Use Instruments

Excelsior Orthopaedics, LLP; Town of Amherst, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Orthopaedics in Amherst, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, clean, assemble and sterilize reusable instrumentation for the operating room. The role supports compliance with sterilization guidelines and expedites delivery of supplies to the surgical team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of sterile processing experience; current certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working as sterile processing technician.
• Current certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical materials to ensure a sterile and functional supply; operate sterilization equipment.
• Prepare trays according to procedures; disassemble, clean, assemble, and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
• Coordinate ordering, distribution and inventory of supplies and equipment; ensure prompt delivery for surgery centers; verify equipment availability.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory; assist on cycle count certifications and annual inventory; support restocking efficiency.
• Retrieve, inspect and deliver incoming supplies and equipment.
• Address supply and ordering issues and accommodate the needs of the surgical team.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Excelsior Orthopaedics in Amherst, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, clean, assemble and sterilize reusable instrumentation for the operating room. The role supports compliance with sterilization guidelines and expedites delivery of supplies to the surgical team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of sterile processing experience; current certification is preferred.