Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Prep

SCA Health; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk to maintain instruments and supply readiness for the surgical team. You will process, sterilize, and disinfect instruments, under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, ensuring aseptic technique and proper storage.

Strong attention to detail and knowledge of sterilization practices are required to support patient care. This role emphasizes cross-functional duties, inventory management, and adherence to facility

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of employment or current BCLS.
• Certification in instrument processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Instrument processing experience

Surgical technologist background

Education

High school diploma/ GED

BCLS certification

Instrument processing certification

Job description

SCA Health in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk to maintain instruments and supply readiness for the surgical team. You will process, sterilize, and disinfect instruments, under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, ensuring aseptic technique and proper storage.

Strong attention to detail and knowledge of sterilization practices are required to support patient care. This role emphasizes cross-functional duties, inventory management, and adherence to facility