Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in the healthcare environment by overseeing the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. This position is essential in managing supply distribution to the operating room and ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the decontamination and cleaning of surgical instruments.
- Perform assembly and sterilization of instrumentation.
- Coordinate the distribution of supplies to operating rooms.
- Ensure all processes align with infection control protocols.
- Follow established departmental procedures and manufacturer guidelines for instrument processing.
- Conduct both manual and mechanical cleaning of tools.
- Maintain accurate records within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) system.
Qualifications
- Ability to follow strict protocols and instructions.
- Experience in manual and mechanical cleaning processes.
- Strong attention to detail in documentation and compliance.
- Familiarity with infection control practices in a surgical environment.
Carle Health 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.
