Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment for surgical patients. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, applying sterilization, aseptic techniques, and proper handling of instruments to ensure readiness for procedures.

Responsibilities include cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, and disinfecting equipment, differentiating methods by instrument, and supporting inventory and purchasing duties as

Qualifications

• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Knowledge of standards and practices of sterile technique.

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 procedures

Aseptic technique

Instrument care

Disinfection methods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment for surgical patients. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, applying sterilization, aseptic techniques, and proper handling of instruments to ensure readiness for procedures.

Responsibilities include cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, and disinfecting equipment, differentiating methods by instrument, and supporting inventory and purchasing duties as