Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Core
Ensures operating room readiness by managing the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and disposable supplies for perioperative services.
Role type
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Builds
Sterile surgical instrument sets and case carts for operating rooms, ED, ICU, and clinics
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Instrumentation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, quality assurance, inventory tracking, equipment operation, mechanical aptitude
Preferred skills
National SPD certification, related education or experience
Technologies
Steam sterilizers, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, automated instrument washers, ultrasonics, heat detection devices, borescopes
Responsibilities
Decontaminate and assemble surgical instruments; operate sterilization and cleaning equipment; maintain sterilization logs and quality assurance records; track instrument inventory and report replacements; interpret surgical schedules to prioritize instrument requests; maintain a clean and safe environment following infection control protocols.