Sterile Processing Technician - SPT 26-11434

Job Description

Job DescriptionSterile Processing Technician

Location: Hyannis, MA
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week; Potential Rotating Weekends

Weekly Gross: $1,100–$1,300 (Based on Experience)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support sterile processing operations within a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient decontamination, sterilization, preparation, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, sort, disassemble, rinse, disinfect, and prepare instruments and clinical equipment.
• Follow proper PPE, infection-control, and safety practices.
• Assemble instrumentation using count sheets and inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness.
• Properly wrap, containerize, package, label, store, and distribute sterile supplies and instruments.
• Access physician preference cards and retrieve, track, and distribute surgical supplies and equipment.
• Select appropriate sterilization methods and accurately document sterilization loads and biological testing.
• Operate sterile processing equipment, including steam, ETO, Sterrad, and Steris I sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, heat sealers, and testing devices.
• Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, stocking, monitoring usage, and communicating supply-related issues.
• Serve as a resource to customers regarding sterile processing functions and procedures.
• Maintain required training, continuing education, and staff meeting requirements.
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Provide excellent service to patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course or an equivalent Medical Terminology challenge examination.
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
  • Anatomy & Physiology course at the high school level or higher.
  • Successful completion of an Anatomy examination.
  • Sterile Processing Technician certification.
  • At least 3 years of recent Sterile Processing experience within the past 5 years.
• Must successfully pass the required Sterile Processing Technician certification examination.

Sterile Processing Technician I

In addition to the requirements above, candidates for the Sterile Processing Technician I level must have:

• At least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Aide.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification.