Sterile Processing Technician
Jobot
Wilton, CT
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Details:

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team. This is a permanent position within an orthopedic focused Ambulatory Surgery Center in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Shift: 5x8s, Monday through Friday. NO call, NO nights, NO weekends, NO holidays

Responsibilities:

1. Ensuring the cleanliness, sterilization, and proper functioning of all surgical instruments and medical equipment.
2. Maintaining strict compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, as well as hospital policies and procedures.
3. Inspecting, assembling, and testing all surgical instruments and medical equipment to ensure their proper functioning and readiness for surgery.
4. Properly packaging and labeling all surgical instruments and medical equipment for sterilization.
5. Operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves and sterilizers, according to manufacturer's instructions and hospital policies.
6. Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all sterilization processes, including the tracking and recall of all surgical instruments and medical equipment.
7. Collaborating with surgical teams to ensure the timely availability of sterile, functional, and high-quality surgical instruments and medical equipment.
8. Participating in continuous training and professional development activities to stay current with the latest best practices in sterile processing.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician
2. Orthopedic and Total joint experience are highly preferred
3. Active and unencumbered Sterile Processing Technician certification is required.
4. A deep understanding of the sterilization process, including cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment.
5. Experience in an ambulatory surgery center is highly preferred.

If you are a highly skilled and experienced Certified Sterile Processing Technician with a passion for patient care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated healthcare team!