sterile processing technician

CareWell Health

<div>Job Summary
Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.</li><li>
Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.</li><li>
Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.</li><li>
Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.</li><li>
Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.</li><li>
Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.</li><li>
Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.</li><li>
Maintains a clean work area</li><li>
Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.</li><li>
Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills</li></ul>
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Education/Certifications 
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA). Certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
Central Service Technician Certification preferred
Minimum Work Experience 
One year of Central Service or Sterile Processing experience preferred
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays,
weekends and provide additional coverage as needed
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Physically demanding, high-stress environment</li></ul><ul><li>
Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions</li><li>
Pushing and pulling heavy objects</li><li>
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients</li><li>
Manual and finger dexterity</li><li>
Hand and eye coordination</li><li>
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time</li><li>
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs</li><li>
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range</li><li>
Working under stressful conditions</li></ul> 
CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member&rsquo;s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist. 
The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $26-29
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.
We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings: 
 
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
Basic Life and Disability Insurance 
Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program 
401(k) 
Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan&quot;</div>

Sterile Processing Technician

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Sterile Processing Technician position is responsible for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all ancillary departments which includes working in conjunction with the Operation Room (OR) staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable. The position maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
<div>
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
<ul><li>
Communicates with staff from the interprofessional health care team concerning patient safety to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care through effective assignment and shift handoffs, using a structured format. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional.</li><li>
Responds positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole and uses problem resolution effectively.</li><li>
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.</li></ul> 

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
<ul><li>
Performs decontamination and assembling of basic surgical trays, individual instrumentation and equipment utilizing established count sheets. Wraps or contains items appropriately according to size and type of instrument or equipment.</li><li>
Provides timely sterile products, trays and case carts, by location, by following guidance of experienced surgical techs, in conjunction with the OR staff.</li><li>
Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed manufacturer instructions for use and according to institutional policies and procedures.</li><li>
Organizes workload utilizing available work time by assisting others and performing additional task as needed. Provides consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.</li></ul> 

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
<ul><li>
Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and SDS sheets.</li><li>
Utilizes all department equipment according to manufacturers' instructions for use and department policies and protocols.</li><li>
Ensures through visual inspection that trays have completed the quality process according to AAMI standards for patient use.</li></ul> 

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
<ul><li>
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, cleaning the workstation at the end of each shift, and minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.</li><li>
Uses department resources efficiently to ensure completeness of trays, instruments and equipment according to count sheets; does not waste supplies.</li></ul> 

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Understands, applies, and demonstrates industry Sterile Processing standards i.e., Steam, ETO and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide.</li><li>
Participates in department projects and Shared Governance committee for department. Follow up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.</li><li>
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts, and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.</li></ul> 
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.</div>
<div>EDUCATION 
<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)</li><li>
Formal education through a Sterile Processing program preferred</li></ul> 

WORK EXPERIENCE 
<ul><li>
None</li></ul></div>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 
<ul><li><div>
Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT
</div></li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 
<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li><li>
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li><li>
Independently demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li><li>
Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area</li><li>
Exhibits interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers</li><li>
Ability to utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable</li><li>
Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department</li><li>
Maintains patient and family privacy</li></ul>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
WORK ATTIRE<ul><li><div> 
Uniform Yes</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs Yes</div></li><li><div>
Business professional No</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) No</div></li></ul><div>
ON-CALL* 
<ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></div><ul><li><div> 
On Call* Yes</div></li></ul>
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<ul><li><div> 
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li></ul>
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital opened in March 2025 as our ninth location, bringing leading technology and compassionate care to the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. Licensed for 276 beds, the hospital offers advanced innovations that enhance communication among patients, physicians, staff and families, reflecting our commitment to excellence every day.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Sterile Processing Technician (Evenings)

AISAN INSTITUTE OF NEPHROLOGY AND UROLOGY

An OT (Operation Theatre) technician is a healthcare professional who prepares and maintains the operating room, ensuring all equipment and supplies are sterile and ready for surgery. They work closely with surgeons, nurses, and anaesthetists to assist during surgical procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients, and they also manage the post-surgery cleanup and waste disposal. Their role is vital for the smooth and sterile execution of operations.Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;18,000.00 - &#8377;25,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

OT Technician

Banner Health

<div>Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Support
Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work&reg; Certification&trade;, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride - an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day.
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a level 1 Trauma, Magnet, Teaching hospital. The main operating rooms have 24 suites that include 2 Hybrid, 2 DaVinci rooms and MIS rooms. Specialties make working Banner University Medical Center an exciting and diverse place to challenge yourself.
As a Sterile Processing supervisor, you will bring your SPD certification, knowledge, leadership experience, and passion for health care to our Surgery department! Banner University Medical Center Tucson Surgery Department offers a full range of surgical specialties. We are a fast paced OR, performing high acuity cases. You will assist with scheduling, training, managing labor expenses, monitoring supplies, special projects and leading and developing our amazing team members.
This is a full time, 4 10's per week, day shift position.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet&trade; recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.
POSITION SUMMARY 
This position supports leadership while performing as an integral part of OR team with additional job requirements and expanded supervision. Demonstrates accountability for operating room readiness ensuring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies are complete and ready for a procedure prior to the preceding patient leaving the operating room. Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instrumentation including the cleaning, decontamination, disassemble/reassembly, budget, quality assurance, instrument identification, set assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation for PeriOp Services, hospital departments, and clinics. 
 
CORE FUNCTIONS 
1. Determines, coordinates, and supervises daily staffing assignments. Provides direction, assists in providing a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new hires. Accesses learning needs of staff and collaborates with vendors and management to develop training programs on an ongoing basis. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental or organizational policies and procedures. 
 
2. Reviews schedule ahead of time to ensure tray availability, discuss with OR manager or Service Line Leader if there any issues with regards to equipment/tray availability, participates in department huddles along with OR huddle participation. Participates in staffing when needed. Interacts with other departments and outside clinics that are supported by CSPD.
 
 
3. Selects, trains and manages staff. Schedules staff in accordance with department needs, maintains labor expenses within budget guidelines. Provides daily direction to staff. Sets goals for individuals and for the team. Acts as a mentor and coach and provides development and growth opportunities for staff, (shared responsibility supervisor/Sr manager). 
 
4. Monitors supplies, equipment, surgical instrumentation, and labor resources staying within budget. Able to provide budget variance reasons for expense overrides. Assists in developing budgets, goals, targets, and action plans and provide input to policies and procedures. 
 
5. Identifies, addresses and communicates opportunities to improve work processes and enable achievement of goals in quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. Maintains statistics and reports on activity in areas responsible for when required. 
 
6. Coordinates and participates in special projects as assigned. Obtains vendor quotes for surgical instruments to meet both daily and new services working with surgeons to develop service line needs and inventory levels to meet demands. Able to address future expense needs for volume driven instrumentation increases to provide sufficient inventory supporting surgical procedure daily volume without delay.
7. Works under general supervision. Incumbents in this position are accountable for the daily performance of a shift(s) unit(s) or team(s). Makes decisions guided by policies and procedures. Interacts primarily with direct reports, supervisor(s), operating room nursing, surgical scrub technicians, surgeons and customers both internal campus wide customers, and external clinics/patients supported areas. 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
 
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires national certification as a SPD Technician.
Three years as a sterile processing technician. Must be proficient and have working knowledge in area of service. Must demonstrate effective communication, team building, human relations and organization skills. Must be familiar with commonly used office software and/or have the ability to learn new software applications if necessary. 
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
Prior supervisory experience is preferred. 
Associates degree in business or management. 
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy</div>

Supervisor, Sterile Processing

KA Recruiting Inc.

Position Overview <ul> <li> Assist in preparing the operating room with necessary instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies </li> <li> Maintain a sterile field and anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures </li> <li> Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants </li> <li> Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulator </li> <li> Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases </li> <li> Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process </li> </ul> Why Join Us <ul> <li> Consistent schedule with four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday Friday) </li> <li> Differential pay offered for eligible shifts </li> <li> Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage </li> <li> Retirement plan options </li> <li> Opportunities for professional development and continuing education </li> <li> Collaborative and supportive team environment </li> </ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?JsLKHhWaKsP8347dFrJxsdn9eL2d%2be9up" width="0" height="0" />

Surgical Technician – Four 10-Hour Shifts (Monday–Friday)

Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital

o Scrub procedure as assignedo Assist in work area in central sterile between scrub assignmentso Assist in maintaining overall operating room clean and tidyo Report on and off duty at control desko Report on and off at control desk for luncho Inform control desk where you are at all times while on dutyo Make sure room is cleaned, straightened and stocked before going off dutyo Help in rooms by opening cases or helping with stockingo Check bulletin board daily for notices and schedule changeso Assist shift duty nurse about patient care while in the room, providing nursing care to all patients of all ageso Check daily to keep abreast of new changes occurring in the operating roomo Keep abreast of new techniques and procedureso Understand and perform standardization of set-upso Economical use of supplieso Handling and care of surgical instrumentso Knowledge of fire and disaster procedureo Knowledge of cardiac arrest procedureso Location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers and fire hoseso Preparation of cases for following dayo Keep doctor&rsquo;s preference cards updatedo Assist in maintaining department stock levelJob Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;12,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Operation Theatre Technologist

SCA Health

<div>Overview:
<div>
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people &ndash; the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.</div><div></div><div> 
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.</div><div></div><div> 
What sets SCA Health apart isn&rsquo;t just what we do, it&rsquo;s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:</div><div></div><ul><li> 
Clinical quality</li><li>
Integrity</li><li>
Service excellence</li><li>
Teamwork</li><li>
Accountability</li><li>
Continuous improvement</li><li>
Inclusion</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Our values aren&rsquo;t empty words &ndash; they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you&rsquo;ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.</div><div></div><div> 
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.</div><div></div><div> 
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.</div>
Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
<div>
A. Job Knowledge</div><ul><li>
Responsible for the receipt and distribution of central supply, floor stock, office and stock supplies and rental equipment.<ul><li>
Maintains adequate levels of inventory, not letting stock items deplete.</li><li>
Returns/removes excess stock.</li><li>
Signs all packing slips with name, date received and forwards to purchasing.</li></ul></li><li>
Responsible for all inventory control programs in accordance with departments, JCAHO, Pristine Factor, safety and security procedures.<ul><li>
Posts all supplies in and out to the computer.
</li><li>Performs quarterly physical inventories.</li><li>
Maintains C.S. distribution and bulk storage areas arranged by sections; labels shelves in areas to note what items belong on what shelves.</li><li>
Keeps carts and shelves to standards: 6&rdquo; from floor, 18&rdquo; from ceiling.</li><li>
Monitors, tracks, returns and destroys outdated supplies to ensure that no outdated supply is issued out of C.S.</li><li>
Ensures all receipts have purchase order numbers and are authorized.</li><li>
Checks all incoming shipments for damage.</li><li>
Checks supplies for expired dates.</li><li>
Provides economic and conservative management of surgery center property.</li></ul></li><li>
Demonstrates appropriate awareness of age specific development needs for the population served as it is related to the performance of department duties</li></ul><div>
B. Pulling the Wagon</div><ul><li>
Responsible for the department&rsquo;s accurate record keeping and reporting.<ul><li>
Updates equipment logbook daily and assures its accuracy.</li><li>
Posts to computer all items removed from inventory within 24 hours of removal of supply and updates supervisor&rsquo;s computer daily.</li></ul></li><li>
Meets all established deadlines for the ordering, receipt, delivery and storage of supplies.<ul><li>
Checks in and distributes all orders promptly and accurately.</li></ul></li><li>
Utilizes time effectively.</li><li>
Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.<ul><li>
Demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.</li><li>
Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.</li><li>
Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.</li><li>
Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and facility.</li><li>
Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.</li></ul></li></ul><div>
C. Compliance</div><ul><li>
Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.</li></ul><div>
D. Service Satisfaction</div><ul><li>
Works effectively with all facility department personnel to maintain maximum levels of service according to goals and objectives.<ul><li>
Adjusts inventory levels on cart, as needed.</li><li>
Informs appropriate supervisor of any excess usage or unusual depletion.</li><li>
Orders supplies when needed according to department procedures.</li><li>
Identifies potential problems in a timely manner, and notifies appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.</li></ul></li><li>
Understands and observes patients&rsquo; privacy and medical record confidentiality.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>High School graduate or equivalent</li><li><div>
Prefer 1-2 years&rsquo; experience in medical supplies/equipment.
</div></li></ul>Min: USD $49,300.00/Yr. Max: USD $87,700.00/Yr.</div>

Materials Manager - Midwest Center for Day Surgery

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