Sterile Processing Technician: Elevate Patient Care

Surgery Partners, Inc; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing and storing supplies, instruments and equipment in our facilities.

You will report to the Operating Room Supervisor and perform duties in central processing and sterile supply areas. The role emphasizes adherence to sterilization policies, item inspection, labeling, and proper operation of sterilizers and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required.
• Experience in central processing functions preferred.
• Constant and frequent judgment and response required.
• English language skills and communication required.

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 or recording throughout sterilization process.
• Cleans sterilizers according to established polices and procedures.
• 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• Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.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 ray inventory list.
• Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
• Accurately document count of items sent to and returned by laundry.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Central processing experience

Decision making

English proficiency

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing and storing supplies, instruments and equipment in our facilities.

You will report to the Operating Room Supervisor and perform duties in central processing and sterile supply areas. The role emphasizes adherence to sterilization policies, item inspection, labeling, and proper operation of sterilizers and related equipment.