Sterile Processing Technician: OR Prep & Instrument Care

CP05 Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Facilities

Education & Training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments and supplies for patient care in a fast-paced facility. You will operate sterilizers, maintain sterile technique, and support surgical teams to ensure high standards of asepsis and efficiency.

The role involves documenting processes, participating in orientation for new staff, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in sterile processing or healthcare.
• Must complete orientation and fulfill essential elements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes instruments and supplies.
• Cleans, tests, and operates sterilizers; maintains equipment and work areas.
• Collaborates with surgical team to ensure quality patient care and aseptic procedures.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records; identifies and assembles trays.
• Provides orientation support for new staff and participates in process improvement.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instrument handling

Crisis management

1 year experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carilion Clinic seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments and supplies for patient care in a fast-paced facility. You will operate sterilizers, maintain sterile technique, and support surgical teams to ensure high standards of asepsis and efficiency.

The role involves documenting processes, participating in orientation for new staff, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a hospital setting.