Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Sca-Health-; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) in Idaho to maintain instruments, prepare sterile supplies, and support the surgical team under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, with prior instrument processing or surgical technologist experience preferred. BCLS certification within 90 days is required or current certification; certification in instrument processing is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains instruments and equipment in optimal condition for the surgical patient.
• Prepares instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies.
• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic technique.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Responsible for crossover duties in purchasing supplies and inventory management as per facility policy.

Skills

Sterilization procedures knowledge

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) in Idaho to maintain instruments, prepare sterile supplies, and support the surgical team under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, with prior instrument processing or surgical technologist experience preferred. BCLS certification within 90 days is required or current certification; certification in instrument processing is a plus.