Sterile Processing Technician: OR Ready & Sterilization

Socket.dev; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer"s

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare surgical instruments per AAMI standards and manage instrument room inventory. You will perform sterilization, testing, and record-keeping to ensure compliance with safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma, a certified Sterile Processing certificate, and BCLS. Responsibilities include turning over cases, maintaining logs, and supporting OR readiness as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization principles.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and multitask in a sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize time, equipment, and supplies for the OR based on daily schedule.
• Use sterilization equipment to ensure instruments are not damaged or lost.
• Maintain aseptic technique according to standards.
• Assist in inventory management for instrument rooms and decontamination areas.
• Perform daily sterilizer testing and document sterilization logs.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Reading safety documents

Effective communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare surgical instruments per AAMI standards and manage instrument room inventory. You will perform sterilization, testing, and record-keeping to ensure compliance with safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma, a certified Sterile Processing certificate, and BCLS. Responsibilities include turning over cases, maintaining logs, and supporting OR readiness as scheduled.