Sterile Processing Technician - Impactful OR Support

SCA Health; Florida; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk to maintain instruments and equipment for the surgical team. Under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, you will ensure proper sterilization and efficient processing of supplies across the facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization/high-level disinfection, and prior instrument processing experience is preferred. BCLS training within 90 days is required or documented current certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection required.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains instruments and equipment in an optimal fashion for the surgical patient.
• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk to maintain instruments and equipment for the surgical team. Under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, you will ensure proper sterilization and efficient processing of supplies across the facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization/high-level disinfection, and prior instrument processing experience is preferred. BCLS training within 90 days is required or documented current certification.