Sterile Processing Technician

Surgery Partners Brand; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO/401(k)

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare and sterilize instruments and supplies, while maintaining accurate records. You will also monitor inventory levels and place orders to ensure wards and ORs are fully stocked.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification; sterile processing certification preferred. We value attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Basic math skills for measurement and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Perform testing of sterilizers and keep accurate records.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe sterile processing area.

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Safety & compliance

Documentation & reporting

Reading comprehension

Communication

Math & measurement

Interpersonal skills

Education & training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• No Instrument technician experience required.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Sterile Processing Certification preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.