Sterile Processing Tech — Orthopedic Surgery Center

Regent Surgical Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent Surgical Health in Chicago seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, prep, assembly, sterilization and high-level disinfection of instruments and equipment. Depending on the setting, help prepare case carts and materials.

Responsibilities include separating contaminated instrumentation, sterilizing, labeling, and documenting processes; maintain equipment and communicate needs to supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Sterile Processing education from an accredited school or training program.
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy).
• Experience in sterile processing is preferred.
• Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Separate and prepare contaminated instrumentation for cleaning.
• Prepare, install, assemble, clean, and sterilize/disinfect operating room equipment and instrumentation and medical devices.
• Decontaminate, process, sterilize/disinfect, and distribute medical supplies.
• Inspect and perform functional checks on instrumentation/equipment to assure proper functioning prior to set/tray assembly.
• Process, wrap, and label all equipment and instrumentation for sterilization using appropriate wraps and containers.
• Perform proper documentation as it relates to the sterilization/HLD process.
• Perform all duties relating to daily maintenance for all types of sterilizers/re-processors.
• Communicate departmental equipment and supply needs to appropriate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing education from an accredited school or training program

BLS certification

Job description

Regent Surgical Health in Chicago seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, prep, assembly, sterilization and high-level disinfection of instruments and equipment. Depending on the setting, help prepare case carts and materials.

Responsibilities include separating contaminated instrumentation, sterilizing, labeling, and documenting processes; maintain equipment and communicate needs to supervisor.