Sterile Processing Technician II NS
Core
Ensures operating room readiness by managing the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies for perioperative services, hospitals, and clinics.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician II (Clinical Support)
Builds
Sterile surgical instrument sets and case carts for OR, ED, ICU, and ambulatory surgery centers
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Instrumentation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Decontamination and sterilization protocols, instrument identification and tracking, operation of sterilizers and washers, quality assurance testing, mechanical aptitude for reassembly, medical terminology interpretation
Preferred skills
CRCST or CSPDT certification, experience with instrument management tracking systems
Technologies
Steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, heat detection devices, borescopes
Responsibilities
Decontaminate, assemble, and package surgical instruments; operate sterilization and cleaning equipment; maintain sterilization logs and quality assurance records; identify and track surgical instrumentation; respond to emergent OR calls; maintain a clean and safe environment per infection control practices
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC