Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Sterilization

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Tooele, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer"s

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Sterilization Technician to ensure safe, efficient processing of medical instruments and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, packaging, and distribution to support patient safety.

You will follow standards, prepare trays, differentiate single-use from reusable items, monitor wash solutions, and maintain inventory while upholding infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• State licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician as required.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, clean, assemble, and package medical instruments and equipment to ensure a sterile supply.
• Prepare trays for designated areas according to procedures; wrap and label items for specified areas.
• Disassemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning.
• Differentiate between single-use and reusable items.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment and prepare trays.
• Monitor wash solutions quality and consistency for decontamination.
• Sort mismatched sets of instruments and trays and make available to sterile processing customers.
• Restock, label, and maintain inventory; submit requisitions and distribute instruments and trays.
• Perform environmental maintenance and assist in maintaining inventory levels.
• Verify equipment functions properly; requisition maintenance or replacement as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow departmental policies for safety and infection control.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and vendors; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sterilization Technician Certification

Job description

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Sterilization Technician to ensure safe, efficient processing of medical instruments and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, packaging, and distribution to support patient safety.

You will follow standards, prepare trays, differentiate single-use from reusable items, monitor wash solutions, and maintain inventory while upholding infection-control policies.