Surgical Instrument Processing Specialist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Kingston (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, assembling, packaging and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment. You will operate decontamination equipment, run efficacy tests, and maintain meticulous records to ensure patient safety.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in Sterile Processing preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification status required within 18 months if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Clean, assemble, package and sterilize instruments and equipment for hospital use.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment and perform routine tests.
• Maintain records of sterilization, temperatures, and quality checks.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble instruments; ensure sharpness and integrity.
• Monitor quality control and report deviations; participate in QA programs.
• Precept team members in instrument processing and infection control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, assembling, packaging and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment. You will operate decontamination equipment, run efficacy tests, and maintain meticulous records to ensure patient safety.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and adherence to infection control standards.