Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Aseptic Champion

SCA Health; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Minnesota is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and prepare supplies for the surgical patient. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, applying sterilization and aseptic techniques, cleaning, wrapping, and tracking instruments with crossover duties in inventory and purchasing as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization technologies, and BCLS certification within

Qualifications

• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Certification in instrument processing is 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Instrument processing certification (preferred)

Job description

SCA Health in Minnesota is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and prepare supplies for the surgical patient. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, applying sterilization and aseptic techniques, cleaning, wrapping, and tracking instruments with crossover duties in inventory and purchasing as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization technologies, and BCLS certification within