Sterile Processing Instrument Technician
Core
Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment to ensure they are free of bioburden for safe patient use.
Role type
Sterile Processing Instrument Technician
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and equipment for surgical and clinical procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Instrumentation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual cleaning techniques, instrument disassembly and assembly, function testing, sterilization processes, PPE usage, equipment operation, documentation logging, inventory dispatch
Preferred skills
Knowledge of general and specialty surgical instruments
Technologies
Ultrasonic cleaners, washer disinfectors, computer systems for documentation
Responsibilities
Decontaminate instruments using manual cleaning and automated equipment; inspect and assemble instruments for sterilization; maintain documentation logs; prioritize and dispatch instruments and supplies; operate sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC