The Sterile Processing Tech 1 assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently. Ensures sterility of all processed items. Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner. Manages instrument inventory and ensures timely distribution of instruments to all customers. Understands basic computer functions to assist in documentation and tracking of inventory.
Responsibilities
Assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently
Ensures sterility of all processed items
Decontaminates instruments safely
Manages instrument inventory
Documents and tracks inventory using computer software
The Sterile Processing Technician retrieves, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical devices, equipment, procedure trays and supplies used in the care of patients.
Responsibilities
Retrieves, sort and decontaminates used materials, instruments, medical devices and equipment from the nursing units, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, Outpatient Departments, etc., according to established procedures.
Performs quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
Performs high level disinfection (HLD) on items that cannot be sterilized.
Assembles and wraps items in correct type of packaging material in preparation for sterilization.
Sterilizes wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
SPD certification required within 18 months of hire
Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.
Responsibilities
Inspect surgical instruments and instrument sets
Assemble and evaluate instrument sets
Ensure proper sterilization and completeness
Determine need for repair or replacement
Requirements
Nice to have: Certified Central Service Tech
Nice to have: Sterile Processing credentialed from CBSPD
Performs processing duties including decontamination, instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization, and case cart assembly to ensure high-quality sterile products.
Responsibilities
Perform decontamination, instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization, and case cart assembly
Fulfill processing and documentation requirements
Maintain knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and sterile processing
Collaborate with peri-operative services to provide surgical instrumentation
Work independently in the absence of the Shift Lead
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice to have: one year experience in Sterile Processing Services
Responsible for maintaining, decontaminating, assembling, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing, storing, distributing, and tracking surgical supplies and instruments within the hospital.
Compensation
*May be eligible for $2,500 sign on incentive*
Responsibilities
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.
Decontaminates instruments and clinical equipment using manufacturer guidelines and operating cleaning equipment.
Assembles and packages instruments ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
Selects and applies appropriate sterilization or high‑level disinfection methods and documents results.
Maintains safety standards and departmental competencies.
Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments at a Level One trauma facility.
Responsibilities
Decontaminate all items (drills, da Vinci, scopes)
Assemble instruments in all service lines (trauma, loaners, peel packaging)
Perform sterilization processes (sterrad and steam)
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