Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Care & Sterilization

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant to support cleaning, sterilizing and distributing instruments. You will handle decontamination, assembly, packing, and storage according to CDC/OSHA/AAMI guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months in a related role; experience in healthcare is a plus. This position works under supervision to maintain safety and quality in a busy sterile processing area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Six months in a related role or similar healthcare work.
• Experience in sterile processing or healthcare environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packing, sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments and equipment.
• Operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and monitors sterilization processes.
• Maintains compliance with CDC, OSHA and AAMI guidelines.
• Maintains inventory and logs autoclaved loads and instrument trays.
• Ensures a clean, safe work environment and adherence to infection prevention standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant to support cleaning, sterilizing and distributing instruments. You will handle decontamination, assembly, packing, and storage according to CDC/OSHA/AAMI guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months in a related role; experience in healthcare is a plus. This position works under supervision to maintain safety and quality in a busy sterile processing area.