Sterile Processing Technician (Instrument Prep)

SCA Health; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Omaha, NE is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment for the surgical patient. Under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, you'll ensure proper sterilization, aseptic technique and efficient processing in a busy hospital or ambulatory setting.

The role supports purchasing and inventory duties as needed and requires a High school diploma with training in sterilization; BCLS certification within 90

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS within 90 days of employment or 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.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization

Aseptic technique

Instrument care

Disinfection

Inventory management

BCLS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health in Omaha, NE is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment for the surgical patient. Under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, you'll ensure proper sterilization, aseptic technique and efficient processing in a busy hospital or ambulatory setting.

The role supports purchasing and inventory duties as needed and requires a High school diploma with training in sterilization; BCLS certification within 90