Sterile Processing Technician - Instrument Turnover

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin in Wausau, WI is seeking an Instrument Turnover Technician to manage decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments in the ASC. You will support OR turnover, maintain inventory, uphold infection control standards, and document processing activities while working with surgical teams to ensure on-time case starts.

The role requires CRCST certification and ability to lift 30 pounds; benefits include a stable scheduling and a collaborative

Qualifications

• CRCST certification through HSPA or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of sterilization monitoring and documentation.
• Ability to read instrument processing instructions and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, transport, and decontaminate instruments following infection prevention protocols.
• Inspect, clean, disinfect, assemble, package, and sterilize instruments per IFU.
• Verify set completeness and functionality before sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment including steam autoclaves.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and QA records.
• Report malfunctions and processing concerns promptly.
• Foster patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases.
• Restock rooms and prepare instrument trays based on schedules.
• Maintain inventory and organize sterile storage per infection control standards.
• Adhere to OSHA, CDC, CMS, AAAHC, Joint Commission guidelines.

Skills

Infection control principles

Medical terminology knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CRCST certification

Tools

Steam autoclaves

Job description

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin in Wausau, WI is seeking an Instrument Turnover Technician to manage decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments in the ASC. You will support OR turnover, maintain inventory, uphold infection control standards, and document processing activities while working with surgical teams to ensure on-time case starts.

The role requires CRCST certification and ability to lift 30 pounds; benefits include a stable scheduling and a collaborative