Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Tech

Details

Client Name

Avera McKennan Hospital

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Nursing

Profession

Sterile Processing Tech

Specialty

Sterile Processing Tech

Job ID

34882541

Job Title

Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Tech

Weekly Pay

$1530.0

Shift Details

Shift

8 hour days

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

12 / 15 / 2025

End Date

03 / 15 / 2026

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) is responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of medical instruments, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are safe for patient use in various healthcare settings. This role is crucial to maintaining infection control and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare. The SPT ensures that all instruments, equipment, and supplies meet the required safety standards, are properly sterilized, and are ready for surgical procedures or patient care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Decontamination and Cleaning :

Clean and disinfect medical instruments and equipment according to established protocols, including manual and machine-assisted cleaning methods.

Operate sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, steam sterilizers, and chemical sterilizers, following correct sterilization processes and guidelines.

Maintain an organized inventory of sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring items are readily available for use in operating rooms, clinics, and patient care units.

Perform thorough inspections of instruments and equipment for functionality, damage, or wear, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel.

Document the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes for each batch of equipment, ensuring accuracy in records and compliance with hospital policies and industry standards.

Follow infection control protocols to prevent cross-contamination, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), gloves, masks, and gowns.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including surgeons, nurses, and other sterile processing staff, to ensure timely and effective processing of surgical instruments and equipment.

Stay updated on the latest sterilization techniques, infection control standards, and industry best practices.

Client Details

Address

6100 South Louise Avenue

City

Sioux Falls

State

SD

Zip Code

57101

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