SEIU Materials Processing Spec
Core
Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and clinical units.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician
Builds
Sterile surgical instrument sets and trays for ORs and clinical facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Required skills
Sterilization techniques, instrument assembly, decontamination procedures, equipment maintenance, inventory management, quality assurance checks
Preferred skills
Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician certification, medical terminology knowledge, computer skills
Technologies
Sterilizers, heat sealers, ultrasonic washers, aerators, cart wash systems, steris units
Responsibilities
Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instrument pans and procedural trays; operate steam sterilizers and monitor time, pressure, and temperature; decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment; maintain and service medical equipment; manage inventory of surgical supplies; perform quality assurance checks on sterility and stock levels.