Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Sterilization Pro

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday Nights differential 17%

Weekend Nights differential 26%

Weekend Day differential 15%

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support Surgical Services. The role involves instrument processing, terminal sterilization, and ensuring patient care equipment readiness for the Operating Room.

Responsibilities include receiving contaminated instruments, loading autoclaves, assembling sets, maintaining inventory, and ensuring adherence to safety and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma from Sterile Processing Technician Training Program and Sterile Processing Certification or equivalent.
• Education specialization: Sterile Processing Technician.
• Two years of related experience (essential).

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and sort contaminated instruments for processing.
• Operate sterilizers and load sterilization carts; maintain autoclaves.
• Prepare, wrap, label, and assemble instrument sets for sterilization.
• Inventory control and case preparation for Operating Room and nursing units requiring sterilization.
• Provide clean Patient Care Equipment to patient care areas and track equipment information.

Skills

Sterile processing

High standards

Education

Sterile Processing Technician

High School or GED Equivalent

Training

Job description

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support Surgical Services. The role involves instrument processing, terminal sterilization, and ensuring patient care equipment readiness for the Operating Room.

Responsibilities include receiving contaminated instruments, loading autoclaves, assembling sets, maintaining inventory, and ensuring adherence to safety and departmental policies.