Sterile Processing Tech

Hackensack Meridian Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an evening-shift, full-time Sterile Processing Technician. You will be responsible for decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of all instruments used in the operating room and ambulatory clinics.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methods, and biological monitoring standards, plus national certification in sterile processing or equivalent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening-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.

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.

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.