Sterile Processing Technician
Core
Performs decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment to support operating room procedures.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and supplies for surgical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Decontamination, instrument inspection, sterilization methods, PPE usage, inventory management, equipment operation, documentation, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
CRCST certification, 6+ months related experience
Technologies
Electronic instrument management systems, steam sterilizers, gas plasma sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, heat sealers
Responsibilities
Decontaminate medical equipment and surgical instruments; Select and operate sterilization methods to meet parameters; Assemble, wrap, and label instrument sets; Monitor and document sterilization loads and biological test results; Manage inventory of disposable surgical supplies; Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and report failures; Maintain sterile integrity and clean work environment.