Sterile Processing Tech

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a day shift, full-time Sterile Processing Technician to join our sterile processing team. You will decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments used in the operating room and ambulatory clinics, ensuring compliance with safety standards and hospital policies.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of universal precautions, and a national certification in sterile processing or equivalent; one year of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization methodologies.
• National Certification in Sterile Processing or equivalent.
• One year of Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, and sterile process all instruments used in the operating room and ambulatory clinics.
• Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and compliance.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

National Certification in Sterile Processing

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Sterile Supply Processing, Sterile Processing Technician in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech

Responsibilities

Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of all instruments used in the operating room and ambulatory/specialty clinics. Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
• National Certification in Sterile Processing or equivalent.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• One (1) year of previous job-related experience in Central Supply and/or Sterile Processing experience in a hospital or clinic setting.