Sterile Processing Technician - On-Site Perioperative Care

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Perioperative departments by decontaminating, preparing, sterilizing, and distributing instruments and supplies. The role includes case cart preparation, inventory management, and on‑call responsibilities for weekends/holidays.

Under supervision, you will ensure instruments are clean, sterile, and ready for use across patient care areas while adhering to infection prevention guidelines and department policies.

Qualifications

• Policies and procedures related to sterilization, decontamination and surgical instruments.
• Medical terminology as it relates to surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination and high level disinfection of instrumentation and equipment.
• Inspects, assembles and sterilizes surgical instruments ensuring cleanliness and completeness.
• Performs Steam and Sterrad sterilization according to policies.
• Maintains records of sterilization and disinfection processes.
• Prepares case carts and supplies for procedures.
• Retrieves surgeon preference cards and brings case carts to decontamination area.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Telephone use

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma

Central Sterile Technician certification (CBSPD/IAHCSMM)

Job description

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Perioperative departments by decontaminating, preparing, sterilizing, and distributing instruments and supplies. The role includes case cart preparation, inventory management, and on‑call responsibilities for weekends/holidays.

Under supervision, you will ensure instruments are clean, sterile, and ready for use across patient care areas while adhering to infection prevention guidelines and department policies.