Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician at Connecticut Children’s plays a critical role in ensuring the availability of sterile medical and surgical instruments in the operating room. This position is essential for maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care through effective sterilization processes and inventory management.
Responsibilities
- Maintain strict control over the cleaning, sterilization, and storage of medical-surgical instruments.
- Ensure that all equipment is properly prepared and readily available for surgical procedures.
- Monitor and resolve issues related to instrument sterility and functionality.
- Coordinate with surgical teams to guarantee the smooth operation of the main operating room.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a sterile processing role or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of sterilization techniques and infection control protocols.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with medical staff.
Connecticut Children's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
