Sterile Processing Tech

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Paradise Hills (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sterile Supply Processing Technician for the day shift in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves decontamination and correct assembly of instruments used in operating rooms, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Candidates must have a High School diploma and advanced knowledge of sterilization methodologies and regulatory standards. Benefits include career growth opportunities, wellness support, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions and sterilization.
• National Certification in Sterile Processing or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, and process instruments used in the operating room.
• Ensure compliance with policies and patient safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of sterilization methodologies

Understanding of regulatory standards

Attention to detail

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 Technician in Albuquerque, NM.

Benefits

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• We prioritize well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Team

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

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

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

Preferred

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