Sterile Processing Tech

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is looking for a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to join its team in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves decontamination, assembly, and sterile processing of surgical instruments for operating rooms and clinics.

We offer a people-first environment, emphasizing career growth, health benefits, and support for your well-being. Join us to make healthcare better with advanced technology and a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
• One year of previous job-related experience in Central Supply and/or Sterile Processing experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory standards for universal precautions

Sterilization methodologies

Biological monitoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

National Certification in Sterile Processing or equivalent

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.