Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Sterilization & OR Support

GBO NNHS ASC JV LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Basin Orthopedics is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join a collaborative team of surgeons and clinical staff. You will decontaminate, clean, inspect, sterilize, and package instruments, support OR turnover, and assist with supply management in a patient-centered environment.

The position requires a high-school diploma, BLS, sterile processing certification within 6 months, and at least one year of experience or related training.

Qualifications

• Must have high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification is mandatory and must be obtained or renewed within 30 days of hire.
• Sterile Processing certification from accredited school or training program required within 6 months of hire.
• At least one year of Sterile Processing experience, or completion of a Central Service Technical Course, or related background in instrumentation, supply and equipment purchasing, nursing, or comparable area.
• Knowledge of sterilization and asepsis techniques.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology and infection control.
• Thorough understanding of decontamination and sterilization of instruments.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must have full command of the English language both verbal and written.
• Capability in troubleshooting and operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, cleans, and decontaminates all instruments, equipment, and other reusable items.
• Examines, inspects, and tests equipment and instruments, and is current on all cleaning and decontamination procedures.
• Operates sterilizers according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Follows proper procedures for items being sterilized.
• Sets up, packages, or wraps all reusable items for terminal sterilization.
• Labels and documents all forms, stickers, charts, graphs, etc. that are involved in terminal sterilization and quality assurance according to policy.
• Intakes supplies, verifying with packing slips, and distributes to designated areas.
• Assists with O.R. turnover as time permits.
• Assists with case picking as time permits.
• Assists with supply re-ordering to designated par levels.
• Participates in training, orientation, and staff development programs.

Skills

Sterile processing

BLS certification

Sterile processing certification

Experience in Sterile Processing

Infection control

Microbiology knowledge

English language

Computer skills

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Great Basin Orthopedics is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join a collaborative team of surgeons and clinical staff. You will decontaminate, clean, inspect, sterilize, and package instruments, support OR turnover, and assist with supply management in a patient-centered environment.

The position requires a high-school diploma, BLS, sterile processing certification within 6 months, and at least one year of experience or related training.