Sterile Processing Tech — Elevate Instrument Quality

Jupiter Medical Center; Ilchester (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to analyze OR instrument needs and manage decontamination and inventory. You will operate washers, steam sterilizers, and related equipment with PPE in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and prior hospital experience, with on-the-job training to pursue Sterile Processing certification. Collaboration with the OR Manager and daily department tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior hospital experience.
• Commitment to on-the-job training to pursue certifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
• Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers by the instructions of the manufacturer.
• Maintain PPE and sterile core hygiene in the decontamination area.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Ensure sterility is established and maintained.
• Schedule sharpening of instruments.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.

Skills

Prior hospital experience

On-the-job training for certification

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification preferred

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to analyze OR instrument needs and manage decontamination and inventory. You will operate washers, steam sterilizers, and related equipment with PPE in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and prior hospital experience, with on-the-job training to pursue Sterile Processing certification. Collaboration with the OR Manager and daily department tasks are essential.