Sterile Processing Tech – Decontamination & Sterilization

uoflhealth

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments. The role requires handling and assembly of instruments and delivering case carts to the Surgery Department, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The incumbent will operate processing equipment, perform sterilization monitoring, and provide preceptor support to new staff, ensuring compliant instrument reprocessing and timely service

Qualifications

Proficiency in decontamination, sterilization and handling of surgical instruments.
Familiarity with AAMI, AORN and CDC guidelines.
Ability to act as a preceptor for new employees.

Responsibilities

Answers telephone promptly and assist caller with obtaining items needed
Assembles supplies and places into case carts for scheduled and non-scheduled procedures
Makes rounds throughout the hospital to deliver sterile and non-sterile instrumentation, supplies and equipment
Delivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery Department
Inspects, assembles, and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments and sets ensuring for cleanliness and functionality
Operates all processing equipment used within the department
Performs sterilization and all associated monitoring activities

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instrument handling

Safety procedures

Job description

The incumbent will operate processing equipment, perform sterilization monitoring, and provide preceptor support to new staff, ensuring compliant instrument reprocessing and timely service

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