Sterile Processing Technician

First Fertility; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS) in Farmington, CT seeks a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, and distribute surgical instruments for the OR, with cross-training opportunities in MA functions.

The role requires 1 year of sterile processing experience and a CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification at hire, along with strong teamwork and clear communication in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of recent, sterile processing experience required.
• CBSPD or IAHCSMM Central Sterile Technician certification required at time of hire.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
• Clear, professional communication with the OR team and patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments (steam and Sterrad) per policy, infection prevention guidelines, and manufacturer instructions, ensuring sets are complete and functioning.
• Monitor and document sterilization and disinfection processes, including failure monitoring and recall procedures.
• Prepare, fill, and retrieve contaminated instruments from patient care areas.
• Issue, deliver, order, and stock medical surgical instruments and supplies for patient care areas.
• Participate in ongoing education and training, and assist with other patient care needs as required.
• Opportunity for cross-training in Medical Assistant (MA) functions, providing support within the PACU and OR settings as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: CARS Farmington - Farmington, CT 06032

About CARS

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS) has nearly four decades of experience treating fertility patients, and we are very proud of our success. Run by reproductive endocrinology experts, our results and reputation are among the best because we provide the most appropriate medical care in an environment that is sensitive to our patients' needs.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, the Sterile Processing Technician handles the decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment, plus case cart preparation for the OR. We're looking for someone detail-oriented and dependable who takes pride in precise, behind-the-scenes work.

What You'll Do

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments (steam and Sterrad) per policy, infection prevention guidelines, and manufacturer instructions, ensuring sets are complete and functioning
• Monitor and document sterilization and disinfection processes, including failure monitoring and recall procedures
• Prepare, fill, and retrieve contaminated instruments from patient care areas
• Issue, deliver, order, and stock medical surgical instruments and supplies for patient care areas
• Participate in ongoing education and training, and assist with other patient care needs as required
• Opportunity for cross-training in Medical Assistant (MA) functions, providing support within the PACU and OR settings as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One year of recent, sterile processing experience required
• CBSPD or IAHCSMM Central Sterile Technician certification required at time of hire
• Strong attention to detail and comfort in a fast-paced perioperative environment
• Clear, professional communication with the OR team and patient care areas

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with every other weekend and one holiday per year. This role is based at our Farmington, CT location.

Join Us

At CARS, our team's precision and care behind the scenes are what make safe, successful outcomes possible for the patients we serve. If you're looking to bring your sterile processing expertise to a practice with a strong reputation and nearly four decades of experience in reproductive medicine, we'd love to hear from you.