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 (Clinical Support)
Builds
Sterile surgical instrument sets and case carts for operating rooms, emergency departments, ICUs, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Instrumentation
Required skills
Decontamination of surgical instruments, High-level disinfection, Steam sterilization, Hydrogen peroxide sterilization, Instrument identification and tracking, Quality assurance testing, Equipment operation (washers, ultrasonics, borescopes), Mechanical aptitude for reassembly
Preferred skills
CRCST certification, CSPDT certification, Instrument management tracking system proficiency
Responsibilities
Decontaminate, assemble, and package surgical instruments following IFU; Operate sterilizers and specialized testing equipment; Maintain sterilization logs and quality assurance records; Identify and track surgical instrumentation inventory; Respond to emergent OR calls and prioritize instrument requests; Maintain a clean environment adhering to Standard Precautions and PPE protocols.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC