Sterile Processing Technician: OR Instrument Prep

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize and deliver instruments and equipment for the Operating Room.

The role involves cleaning, assembling, inspecting, and sterilizing trays, delivering specimens to pathology and blood bank, transporting patients to the OR, and maintaining records. Candidates must have a high school diploma and can pursue CSPDT/CRCST within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and hospital supply handling.
• Ability to maintain logs and documentation.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, cleans, sterilizes and assembles surgical instruments, trays/sets and other medical equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Maintains logs and records relating to sterilization process.
• Delivers trays, supplies and equipment to OR; removes dirty carts from OR and takes to decontamination area.
• Fills orders for medical equipment/supplies; distributes and picks-up equipment, instruments and other medical supplies to and from various locations throughout the hospital.
• Performs quality control through daily testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
• Inspects instruments for sharpness and proper function; oils and lubricates as needed.
• Utilizes a computer to generate preference cards for setting up case carts, completing case cart accountability sheets and access various tracking systems.
• Maintains and replenishes supplies and equipment for the OR;
• Removes out dated materials; places orders for supplies and receives and stores supplies;
• Transports patients to and from the OR in accordance with OR policy; cares for patients’ personal belongings;
• Delivers specimens to proper areas as requested;
• Assists in keeping the OR and Prep & Pak work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Sterile processing

Inventory control

Computer literacy

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Initiative

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize and deliver instruments and equipment for the Operating Room.

The role involves cleaning, assembling, inspecting, and sterilizing trays, delivering specimens to pathology and blood bank, transporting patients to the OR, and maintaining records. Candidates must have a high school diploma and can pursue CSPDT/CRCST within 18 months.