Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sterilization, and proper assembly of surgical instruments and medical equipment used throughout the healthcare facility. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention and patient safety by adhering to established protocols and standards for decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilization.

Technicians work closely with surgical teams, nursing staff, and other departments to maintain inventory, manage instrument trays, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies. Attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization techniques, and commitment to quality control are essential to success in this position.

Job Functions

Instrument/Equipment Preparation:

• Decontaminates, sterilizes and prepares surgical instruments
• Decontaminates clinical equipment
• Distributes surgical instruments and clinical equipment
• Assures quality instrument set preparation
• Monitors and re-stocks supplies and equipment
  
  

Communication

• Accurately and effectively communicates with Central Sterile Processing (CSP) and Surgical Staff
  
  

Record-Keeping

• Monitors and records biological testing of sterilization processes
  
  

Education

• Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs
  
  

Regulation

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
  
  

Adheres to all accrediting agencies guidelines (ex. DNV, OSHA, etc.)

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited scholl of Operatin Room Technician or Sterile Processing program. Required
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with a minimum of 4 years experience in healthcare or hospital setting in addition to any required work experience. Additionally, the required certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire; however, possession of this certification at the time of hire will be recognized as equivalent to one (1) year of the required experience.. Required
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician. . within 1 Year. Required
  
  

Work Experience

• 1-3 years. 1 year of work experience. Preferred
  
  

Skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Interacts daily with patients, central sterile processing and O.R. staff and surgeons.
• Must have good communication skills and reflect and positive caring attitude toward customers and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment.
• Must be able to provide information regarding instruments and equipment and sterilization techniques.
  
  

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing . Frequently
• Walking . Frequently
• Sitting . Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Frequently
• Climbing . Occasionally
• Balancing . Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Occasionally
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Constantly
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently
  
  

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers