Sterile Processing Technician Senior
Core
Senior technical expert ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient sterile processing services by decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment.
Role type
Senior Sterile Processing Technician (Technical Expert & Mentor)
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and equipment for surgical departments
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Instrument decontamination, automated washing equipment operation, instrument inspection, complex instrument set assembly, sterilization cycle monitoring, documentation, troubleshooting, mentoring
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Automated washing and decontamination equipment, sterilization equipment
Responsibilities
Serve as technical resource and mentor for staff; train new employees; disassemble, clean, and inspect instruments; operate and troubleshoot automated washing/sterilization equipment; assemble complex instrument sets; wrap and package instruments; deliver sterile items to departments; maintain accurate sterilization records; ensure compliance with safety and infection control policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties