Sterile Processing Technician

United Surgical Partners International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

401(k) retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to maintain and care for all surgical instruments and prepare supplies for surgical cases. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of Sterile Processing experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for candidates who have completed a Sterile Process Certification program.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life coverage, and retirement planning options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification program preferred.
• Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for all surgical instruments.
• Prepare supplies and instruments for surgery cases.
• Organize the operating room instrument tray.

Skills

Sterile Processing experience

Operating room instrumentation knowledge

Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sterile Process Certification

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician – Full Time

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center – Orthopaedics is hiring a full‑time Sterile Processing Technician.

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Technician maintains and cares for all surgical instruments and prepares supplies and instruments for surgery cases.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 1–2 years of Sterile Processing experience
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification program preferred
• Experience with all types of sterilizers
• Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and procedures
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed
• Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
• 2–3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician
• Knows operating room instrumentation
• Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray
• Understands operation of steam/gravity sterilizer
• Understands Sterrad sterilizers
• Ability to prepare reports and keep records
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation