Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Care Expert

SCA Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) in Columbia, SC. You will maintain instruments, prepare sterile supplies for surgery, and work under the supervision of a Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, prior instrument processing experience, and BCLS certification within 90 days. Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

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.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• 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.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Instrument processing certification preferred

Job description

SCA Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) in Columbia, SC. You will maintain instruments, prepare sterile supplies for surgery, and work under the supervision of a Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, prior instrument processing experience, and BCLS certification within 90 days. Certification in instrument processing is preferred.