Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sterilization Pro

HCA Healthcare; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mountain West Surgical Center in Utah seeks a Sterile Processing Tech to assist with cleaned, sterilized instruments and supplies under RN supervision. You will ensure proper sterilization methods, maintain records, monitor cycles, and perform quality controls to support safe patient care.

Qualifications include basic aseptic technique training, 1 year sterilization experience, and BCLS certification. Central Processing certification per facility/state requirements is expected.

Qualifications

• Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing.
• One year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing, preferably in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
• Certification in Central Processing as per facility and state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Demonstrate awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
• Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Maintain accurate records for PM’s for equipment and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Test operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Monitor all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use
• Perform required quality controls e.g. Bowie Dick, DART, Biological Monitoring, Disinfecting Solution Efficacy Testing, Test Strips

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Instrument sterilization

Record keeping

Education

Central Processing Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

Mountain West Surgical Center in Utah seeks a Sterile Processing Tech to assist with cleaned, sterilized instruments and supplies under RN supervision. You will ensure proper sterilization methods, maintain records, monitor cycles, and perform quality controls to support safe patient care.

Qualifications include basic aseptic technique training, 1 year sterilization experience, and BCLS certification. Central Processing certification per facility/state requirements is expected.