Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Sterilization & Inventory

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and decontaminate surgical instruments for the operating room and clinics. You will assemble instrument sets, track inventory, and ensure timely delivery of supplies while maintaining strict infection control standards.

Responsibilities emphasize verifying equipment function, replenishing items, and documenting charges. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with clinical teams

Qualifications

• Entry level position.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments and supplies according to established procedures and techniques.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, and the repair or replacement of defective instruments.
• Sorts sets of instrument trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Assembles special procedure trays, surgical instrument trays and case carts.
• Delivers sterilized supplies to, and retrieves used supplies and trays from hospital department and clinic locations.
• Inspects and ensures proper functioning of instruments and equipment; facilitates the replenishment of low, broken or missing items.
• Documents patient charges for the use of supplies and procedure trays.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

Entry level position

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and decontaminate surgical instruments for the operating room and clinics. You will assemble instrument sets, track inventory, and ensure timely delivery of supplies while maintaining strict infection control standards.

Responsibilities emphasize verifying equipment function, replenishing items, and documenting charges. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with clinical teams