Sterilization Processing Technician — Instrument Prep & QA

The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment across the School of Dental Medicine. The role requires adherence to infection control practices and safety standards during all stages of processing.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, assembling and wrapping instruments, and supporting operating room

Qualifications

• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments and supplies following applicable standards.
• Maintain infection control practices and quality assurance records.
• Lift and move instrument trays and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Operate sterilization equipment and track instrument readiness and status.

Responsibilities

• Operate all required equipment accurately and safely; assemble and wrap instruments for sterilization.
• Prepare, sterilize, and distribute instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Maintain QA records and monitor infection control standards across shifts.
• Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
• Report damaged equipment to the Clinical Director and arrange for replacement.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Equipment handling

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment across the School of Dental Medicine. The role requires adherence to infection control practices and safety standards during all stages of processing.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, assembling and wrapping instruments, and supporting operating room