Sterile Processing Tech: OR Instrument Specialist

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to analyze OR schedules, remove soiled instruments, and operate washers, decontaminators, sterilizers, and related equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

You will maintain sterility, manage case carts, inventory, instrument tracking software, and records, while following hospital policy and wearing PPE in the decontamination area.

Qualifications

• Continue training on the job to prepare for courses or certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
• Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re-stock per hospital policy, demonstrate competence in operating all equipment by attending in-services, and keep up to date on new equipment and products.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
• Ensure sterility is established and maintained.
• Records of sterilization must be maintained.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Schedule sharpening of instruments.
• In charge of receiving products and placing orders for new ones.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.

Skills

Prior hospital experience

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to analyze OR schedules, remove soiled instruments, and operate washers, decontaminators, sterilizers, and related equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

You will maintain sterility, manage case carts, inventory, instrument tracking software, and records, while following hospital policy and wearing PPE in the decontamination area.