Sterile Processing Specialist I
Core
Handles, stores, and processes surgical instruments and supplies for redistribution throughout the Medical Center, supporting the surgical team and nursing units.
Role type
Entry-level sterile processing specialist
Builds
Sterile instrument sets, endoscopes, treatment trays, and processed goods for operating rooms and nursing units
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Instrument decontamination, sterilization processes, inventory management, equipment operation and troubleshooting, packaging and labeling, supply picking and restocking
Preferred skills
Minor instrument repairs, process improvement identification, staff scheduling assistance
Technologies
SPM System
Responsibilities
Decontaminates, disassembles, inspects, and lubricates instrumentation; assembles and sterilizes instrument sets and trays; operates and troubleshoots sterilization equipment; picks and restocks supplies based on surgeon preference cards; delivers case carts to the operating room; maintains inventory and par levels; rotates stock according to policy.
Seniority
Entry-level, individual contributor