Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Care Expert

SCA Health; Libertyville (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SCA Health in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments, prep sterile supplies, and support the surgical team. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and ensure aseptic techniques throughout processing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, and preferred experience in instrument processing or as a surgical technologist.

Formación

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry-standard principles and practices.
• 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 or current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Conocimientos

Sterilization procedures

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Disinfection

Crossover duties

Educación

High school diploma

Instrument processing certification

Descripción del empleo

SCA Health in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments, prep sterile supplies, and support the surgical team. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and ensure aseptic techniques throughout processing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, and preferred experience in instrument processing or as a surgical technologist.