Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring patient safety by properly cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments, trays, and equipment in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. This role supports the surgical team by providing timely and accurate instrumentation while maintaining strict infection prevention practices. The technician handles the entire sterilization process including decontamination, assembly, terminal sterilization, sterile storage, and delivery of medical supplies and instruments for in-hospital use.

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment following hospital protocols and manufacturer recommendations.
• Assemble surgical trays and sets accurately according to procedure requirements.
• Maintain sterile storage areas and ensure proper handling of sterile supplies.
• Distribute processed instruments and supplies to end users in a timely manner.
• Adhere to infection prevention and safety standards to minimize risk of contamination.
• Document sterilization processes and maintain accurate records as required.
• Collaborate with surgical and clinical staff to support operational needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of related healthcare experience.

• Experience working in a hospital sterile processing or surgical environment.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Must adhere to strict infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Role supports critical patient safety functions in surgical settings.
• Compliance with all regulatory and hospital standards is mandatory.

• Rotating schedule Monday through Friday.
• Shift options include 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, and 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM.