Sterile Processing Technician - OR Instrument Specialist

Socket.dev; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for surgical instruments and supplies per AAMI standards. You will maintain inventory, order supplies, and test sterilizers while keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities include organizing OR readiness, ensuring proper aseptic technique, and assisting in OR turnover. Requires a certificate and BLS; high school diploma accepted with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization principles.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Strong organization and record-keeping abilities.
• Effective communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize time, equipment and supplies for the OR according to the daily schedule.
• Use equipment accurately to prevent loss or breakage of instruments.
• Maintain aseptic techniques according to accepted standards.
• Manage inventory of supplies in instrument, decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Perform daily testing and log sterilization data.
• Follow IFUs for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Clean, wrap and sterilize equipment using multiple methods (steam, Sterrad, Steris, endoscope reprocessor).
• Ensure instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
• Assist in turnover of OR rooms between cases.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Instrument handling

Sterilization knowledge

Aseptic technique

Record keeping

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for surgical instruments and supplies per AAMI standards. You will maintain inventory, order supplies, and test sterilizers while keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities include organizing OR readiness, ensuring proper aseptic technique, and assisting in OR turnover. Requires a certificate and BLS; high school diploma accepted with relevant experience.