Sterile Processing Specialist: OR Support & Inventory

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms and other units. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments, maintaining strict inventory and documentation using the Instrument Tracking System.

Responsibilities include quality checks, adherence to IFU guidelines, and potential on-call coverage. Requires a sterile processing program cert and commitment to certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
• New hires must obtain Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical instruments and trays for OR, Delivery Room, nursing units and other departments.
• Operate automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers following instructions and policies.
• Verify pre and post-sterilization quality indicators and report issues to SPD leadership.
• Use Instrument Tracking System to maintain inventory levels and accurate documentation.
• May assemble and distribute other durable medical equipment and perform equipment rounds as required.

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms and other units. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments, maintaining strict inventory and documentation using the Instrument Tracking System.

Responsibilities include quality checks, adherence to IFU guidelines, and potential on-call coverage. Requires a sterile processing program cert and commitment to certification within six months.