Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Prep & Care

Sca-Health-; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

At SCA Health, the Sterile Processing Clerk ensures instruments and supplies are prepared for surgery with precision and attention to safety standards. This role supports the Clinical Leader and RN, performing sterilization, disinfection, and instrument care to maintain operations in a fast-paced environment.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to aseptic techniques. The position offers stability within a large health care network and opportunities to grow within a respected OPTUM family

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS.
• 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

Sterile processing

Sterilization procedures

Aseptic technique

Instrument maintenance

Crossover duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

At SCA Health, the Sterile Processing Clerk ensures instruments and supplies are prepared for surgery with precision and attention to safety standards. This role supports the Clinical Leader and RN, performing sterilization, disinfection, and instrument care to maintain operations in a fast-paced environment.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to aseptic techniques. The position offers stability within a large health care network and opportunities to grow within a respected OPTUM family