Sterile Processing Technician: Precision for Safe Surgeries

Seventh Ave Surgery Center; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

Seventh Ave Surgery Center is seeking a dependable Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team in Kearney, NE. You will ensure instruments are properly decontaminated, sterilized, inspected, and ready for each procedure in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to infection-control standards, and strong communication with the clinical team to support patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, safety procedures, and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare instrument trays and supplies according to established count sheets, manufacturers’ instructions for use, and scheduled procedures.
• Operate and monitor sterilization and decontamination equipment in accordance with facility policies and applicable standards.
• Perform and document required mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring of sterilization processes.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, alignment, sharpness, damage, and completeness.
• Identify damaged or missing instruments and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate clinical leader.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records, equipment logs, quality-control documentation, and instrument-tracking information.
• Follow proper procedures for handling contaminated instruments, sharps, biohazardous materials, and regulated waste.
• Maintain appropriate separation of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and sterile-storage areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with stocking instruments, supplies, personal protective equipment, and sterile items.
• Rotate supplies and verify package integrity and expiration dates.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for scheduled ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Support efficient room turnover and communicate with the surgical team regarding instrument availability and priority needs.
• Follow infection-prevention practices, OSHA requirements, facility policies, and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Participate in competency assessments, continuing education, safety initiatives, quality-improvement activities, and regulatory surveys.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and survey-ready sterile processing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the surgery center and patient-care team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seventh Ave Surgery Center is seeking a dependable Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team in Kearney, NE. You will ensure instruments are properly decontaminated, sterilized, inspected, and ready for each procedure in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to infection-control standards, and strong communication with the clinical team to support patient safety and efficient OR turnover.