Sterile Processing Tech II
Core
Assembles, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and sets for operating rooms and other clinical areas.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician II
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and case carts for surgical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Instrument identification and assembly, decontamination procedures, sterilization protocol execution, equipment operation and troubleshooting, infectious waste handling, heavy lifting
Preferred skills
Registered Central Service Tech certification, precepting new technicians, quality improvement initiatives
Technologies
Sterilization equipment, decontamination machinery
Responsibilities
Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly; Assembles instrument sets following established lists; Maintains clean work area and handles infectious waste; Demonstrates independent function in decontamination to prevent cross-contamination; Assembles case carts for all SPD service areas; Assists in training new technicians
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC