Sterile Processing Technician – Day Shift

CO125 Nebraska Methodist Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in the OR support pathway. The role involves sorting, cleaning, and disinfecting contaminated instruments to render items safe for handling, and preparing instrument sets for procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization logs, operating multiple sterilizers, and delivering sterile items to the OR. A high school diploma and 1–2 years in sterile processing are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization methods preferred.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various reports and documents required.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, cleans, and disinfects contaminated instruments and equipment to render items safe for handling.
• Prepares instrument sets/trays and other reusable patient equipment by following recipe sheets.
• Performs sterile linen processing according to established guidelines.
• Loads sterilization cart/chamber according to method of sterilization and sets policies.
• Maintains accurate records of sterilization and equipment in the department.
• Distributes instruments sets to departments in a timely manner.
• Perform UV cleaning of used equipment.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization methods

Infection control

PPE use

Communication

Reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilizers

Instrument tracking system

MSDS knowledge

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in the OR support pathway. The role involves sorting, cleaning, and disinfecting contaminated instruments to render items safe for handling, and preparing instrument sets for procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization logs, operating multiple sterilizers, and delivering sterile items to the OR. A high school diploma and 1–2 years in sterile processing are preferred.