Sterile Processing Technician: OR Instrumentation

Jefferson Health; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in East Norriton, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms and other units. The role involves maintaining sterile instrumentation, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, labeling, and inventory tracking to ensure safe patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, operating washers/sterilizers, and ensuring quality indicators are met. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
• Maintain required certification.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize and dispense surgical instrumentation and trays.
• Prepare procedural case carts per campus requirements.
• Operate washers and sterilizers following manufacturers’ instructions and department policy.
• Ensure instruments are properly labeled and free of defects.
• Maintain inventory using the Instrument Tracking System.
• Routinely check for outdates and package integrity of sterilized items.
• May support off-shift and holiday call coverage.
• Assist onboarding of new team members as appropriate.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program

Tools

Instrument Tracking System

Job description

Jefferson Health in East Norriton, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms and other units. The role involves maintaining sterile instrumentation, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, labeling, and inventory tracking to ensure safe patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, operating washers/sterilizers, and ensuring quality indicators are met. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this role.