Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Prep & Safety

SCA Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

SCA Health in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment and prepare sterile supplies for surgeries. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, following sterilization and aseptic procedures and ensuring proper handling and storage of instruments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization/high-level disinfection, and prior instrument processing experience is

Qualifications

• High school graduate 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.
• BCLS course within 90 days of employment or current BCLS certification required.

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 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 procedures knowledge

Aseptic technique

Instrument maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Instrument processing certification (preferred)

Job description

SCA Health in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment and prepare sterile supplies for surgeries. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, following sterilization and aseptic procedures and ensuring proper handling and storage of instruments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization/high-level disinfection, and prior instrument processing experience is