Provisional Sterile Processing Specialist
Core
Trainee role supporting the sterile processing department by handling, cleaning, and storing surgical instruments and supplies under supervision.
Role type
Provisional Sterile Processing Specialist (Trainee)
Builds
Sterile instrument sets, case carts, and processed goods for surgical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Instrument Processing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Instrument inspection, decontamination procedures, sterilization methods, inventory tracking, case cart assembly, documentation, heavy lifting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
SPM (Sterile Processing Management) system
Responsibilities
Learn department layout and processes (decontamination, sterilization, storage), inspect surgical instruments for missing or malfunctioning parts, assist in cleaning and breaking down case carts, observe and document sterilization loads, maintain par levels of instrument sets and trays, assist in inventory tracking, maintain unit cleanliness per infection control standards, deliver items to the GOR.
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised trainee