Sterile Processing Technician
Core
Ensures surgical instruments are ready for procedures by managing decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and assembly of equipment.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and trays for surgery and other clinical departments
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Decontamination, sterilization, instrument assembly, quality assurance checks, equipment operation, infection control protocols
Preferred skills
Vocational/Technical training in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology
Technologies
Washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machines, sterilizers
Responsibilities
Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation; Operate sterilizers and document loads; Process and interpret biological controls; Package and label items for sterilization; Conduct quality assurance checks on equipment; Complete paperwork for case charging and billing
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC