Sterile Processing Tech: Impactful Instrument Care (Day Shift)

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in New Mexico is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech to clean, decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and reusable medical devices for the Operating Room and inpatient departments.

The role emphasizes infection control, QA monitoring, and accurate documentation of sterilization activities, with Level I/II credentials pursued. A $4/hour differential may apply for Northern New Mexico.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in sterile processing environment preferred.
• Level II requires CSPDT or CRCST certification.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and sterilizes instruments, trays and reusable medical devices.
• Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments and equipment to the Operating Room.
• Performs sterilization and QA tasks following infection control standards.
• Documents daily QA and sterilization records as required by regulation.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and maintains safety in the workplace.
• Properly dons and doffs PPE and handles GI scopes per guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or GED required

One year experience in sterile processing environment

Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred

Has working knowledge and skills required in Sterile Processing through formal training and or work experience (Level II)

CSPDT or CRCST certification required

Certification: CSPDT or CRCST (CBSPD/IAHCSMM) required

Job description

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in New Mexico is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech to clean, decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and reusable medical devices for the Operating Room and inpatient departments.

The role emphasizes infection control, QA monitoring, and accurate documentation of sterilization activities, with Level I/II credentials pursued. A $4/hour differential may apply for Northern New Mexico.