Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Sterilization

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterilization and decontamination of instrumentation, ensuring packaging integrity and proper labeling. The role requires careful adherence to manufacturer specifications, PPE use, and accurate documentation of loads and tests.

The technician will manage inventory and support department operations in a hospital setting. Located in Rolla, Missouri, the facility emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in sterility

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification to be obtained within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates principles of decontamination/sterilization.
• Correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Correctly sorts instrumentation for cleaning according to manufacturer’s specification.
• Correctly cleans CASE carts.
• Correctly inspects packages for integrity after sterilization.
• Correctly sterilizes instrumentation according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Accurately labels instrumentation.
• Correctly documents sterilizer loads and tests.
• Maintains daily inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Quality control

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

Phelps Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterilization and decontamination of instrumentation, ensuring packaging integrity and proper labeling. The role requires careful adherence to manufacturer specifications, PPE use, and accurate documentation of loads and tests.

The technician will manage inventory and support department operations in a hospital setting. Located in Rolla, Missouri, the facility emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in sterility