Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Sterilization

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician at Carle SPD is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics and nursing units. Follows standards per AAMI and Infection Control guidelines and provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the OR.

The role supports OR operations by stocking supplies, documenting processing parameters, and ensuring instruments are ready for next-day cases

Responsibilities

• Performs the re-assembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently and in accordance with department policies and procedures and/or the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Performs manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness.
• Inspects instruments for defects and proper functionality.
• Uses various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects.
• Restocks Specialty Carts and Omnicells as necessary.
• Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters.
• Performs accurate documentation within the SPD Information system.
• Sterilize instrument sets in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and manufacture instructions for use (IFU).
• Pick supplies for same day/next day surgical cases.
• Answer telephone calls from internal and external customers.

Job description

The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician at Carle SPD is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics and nursing units. Follows standards per AAMI and Infection Control guidelines and provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the OR.

The role supports OR operations by stocking supplies, documenting processing parameters, and ensuring instruments are ready for next-day cases