Sterile Processing Technician

United Surgical Partners International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx cover

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to join our full-time team. The role focuses on maintaining and preparing all surgical instruments and supplies for upcoming procedures, ensuring sterility and readiness in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1–2 years sterile processing experience, and certification when possible.

Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred when possible.
• 2-3 years of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and sterilizers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for all surgical instruments.
• Prepare supplies and instruments for surgery cases.
• Ensure sterility and readiness of instruments for procedures.

Skills

Certified Sterile Processing Tech

2-3 years Instrument Room experience

Knowledge of sterilizers

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician Full Time

No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!

At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service-oriented environment for your surgical procedure.

Sterile Processing Tech at USPI New Mexico Surgery Center-Orthopaedics

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Sterile Processing experience
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification program is 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

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• 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

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician.
• Experience with all types of sterilizers.
• 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.