Sterile Processing Technician: Clean, Prep & Sterilize Instruments

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K with match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to join our team. The role cleans, packages, sterilizes and stores supplies and instruments, ensuring items are in good working condition and properly labeled.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers and washers, maintaining inventory, performing biological monitoring, and documenting item tracking. Education requires a high school graduate or equivalent, with preferred instrument processing experience.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Cleans each item according to manufacturers’ instruction.
• Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
• Determines that each item is in good working condition.
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
• Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
• Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
• Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
• Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
• Checks indicators for proper functioning.
• Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
• Maintains availability of supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process.
• Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
• Cleans other equipment returned to central service for decontamination following manufacturer’s directions.
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
• Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility.
• Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
• Places items in correct location.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
• Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
• Accurately documents count of items sent to and returned by laundry.

Skills

Instrument processing

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to join our team. The role cleans, packages, sterilizes and stores supplies and instruments, ensuring items are in good working condition and properly labeled.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers and washers, maintaining inventory, performing biological monitoring, and documenting item tracking. Education requires a high school graduate or equivalent, with preferred instrument processing experience.