Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Sterilization & Safety

Saint Luke's Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a PRN swing shift. The role involves sterilizing, documenting sterility, and assembling instrument sets and trays for procedures.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and familiarity with AAMI, Joint Commission, and APIC infection control standards. Responsibilities include labeling items, verifying instrument integrity, and returning equipment to the correct locations within the sterile processing

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing or sterilization workflows.
• Familiarity with infection control standards (AAMI, Joint Commission, APIC).
• Ability to prepare instrument sets and surgery trays with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process sterilization and document sterility of patient care supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and assemble instrument sets and surgery trays using count sheets and verify instrument function and integrity.
• Label instruments correctly and return them to their proper location.
• Maintain infection control practices in accordance with standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Job description

Saint Luke's East Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a PRN swing shift. The role involves sterilizing, documenting sterility, and assembling instrument sets and trays for procedures.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and familiarity with AAMI, Joint Commission, and APIC infection control standards. Responsibilities include labeling items, verifying instrument integrity, and returning equipment to the correct locations within the sterile processing