Sterile Processing Tech

Asa Healthcare Staffing; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments used in procedures. You will ensure compliance with infection control protocols, conduct quality assurance checks, and maintain a sterile environment. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of sterilization techniques and strong attention to detail. This position is crucial for patient safety and effective medical operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing or a related healthcare field.
• Familiarity with infection control standards.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure instruments are properly sterilized and in good condition.
• Organize and distribute sterile supplies to various hospital or clinical departments.
• Follow all hospital policies, safety regulations, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of sterilization techniques

Effective communication

Tools

Autoclaves

Ultrasonic cleaners

Job description

Overview

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing medical instruments and equipment used in surgical and medical procedures. You will ensure compliance with infection control standards and maintain a sterile environment for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure instruments are properly sterilized and in good condition.
• Organize and distribute sterile supplies to various hospital or clinical departments.
• Follow all hospital policies, safety regulations, and infection control procedures.