Sterile Processing Tech: Decontam & Sterilize Instruments

USA Health; Mobile (AL); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the safety of reusable medical devices. You will decontaminate, inspect, sterilize, and store instruments across departments, following AAMI and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include instrument tracking, assembling sets, monitoring sterilization cycles, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace while adhering to infection control policies.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Mansioni

• Decontamination, cleaning and high‑level disinfection of instruments; use appropriate PPE.
• Receive soiled supplies/equipment from departments; decontaminate, assemble, and operate decontamination equipment.
• Choose correct high‑level disinfection method (manual or AER) for heat‑sensitive items; document in tracking software.
• Assemble and document instrument sets; verify items are functional and complete; escalate missing items.
• Identify and place internal indicators; maintain a clean, organized work area; perform other duties as assigned.
• Sterilization and storage of reusable devices; select sterilization cycles, inspect packaging, and perform routine biological testing.
• Perform ongoing sterilizer monitoring and document results; follow infection control and safety standards; rotate as Scope Technician.

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements

Descrizione del lavoro

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the safety of reusable medical devices. You will decontaminate, inspect, sterilize, and store instruments across departments, following AAMI and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include instrument tracking, assembling sets, monitoring sterilization cycles, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace while adhering to infection control policies.