Sterile Processing Tech I - OR Instrument Specialist

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR by ensuring sterile instrumentation is prepared, sterilized, and delivered efficiently and safely. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification within 12 months of hire.

One year of healthcare experience is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced SPD, collaborating with OR staff to maintain instrument readiness and adherence to AAMI/AORN and CDC

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification: Sterile Processing certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: 1 year healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone promptly and assists callers to obtain items needed.
• Assembles supplies and places into case carts for procedures.
• Delivers sterile and non-sterile instrumentation and supplies to the Surgery Department.
• Maintains and inventories back-up case carts for the Surgery Department.
• Performs decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and packaging of instruments per standards.
• Operates processing equipment and monitors sterilization processes.
• Maintains clean, organized, and well-stocked department while complying with HIPAA.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

University Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR by ensuring sterile instrumentation is prepared, sterilized, and delivered efficiently and safely. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification within 12 months of hire.

One year of healthcare experience is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced SPD, collaborating with OR staff to maintain instrument readiness and adherence to AAMI/AORN and CDC