Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
Duration: 3+ Months Contract (With possibility of extension)

Shift: 2nd shift (15:00–23:30) and (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
 
Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, performs routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
• Operates and monitors cleaning/sterilization equipment.
• Maintains records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Collects, sorts, cleans, disinfects, and inspects instruments, supplies, and durable medical equipment.
• Inspects, assembles, wraps, and labels surgical instruments and procedural trays for sterilization and storage.
• Operates, maintains, tests, and documents use of sterilizing and disinfecting equipment.
• Identifies correct cleaning and sterilization methods for items being processed.
• Maintains accurate records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents biological monitoring of all sterilizing equipment and follows protocol for failed biological tests.
• Ensures aseptic techniques are always used in the preparation and storage of sterile supplies.
• Maintains a sanitary, safe, and clean environment in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Delivers processed supplies and equipment to designated departments within the hospital.
• May assist in the Endoscopy reprocessing department.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees.
• Reports faulty equipment, safety concerns, and deficiencies to Sterile Processing Leadership.

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Successful completion of Central Sterile coursework.

• Preferred: Certification – Sterile Processing / Central Service Certification.

• Ability to read and write to comprehend and follow equipment operating instructions and complete documentation.
• Basic arithmetic for counting instruments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem-solving and good communication skills.

• One year of related healthcare experience.