Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Sterilization Technician, where your meticulous attention to detail and commitment to patient safety will make a vital difference. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly sterilized, maintained, and ready for use. Your expertise will help uphold the highest standards of infection control and support smooth clinical operations. This position offers an engaging environment where your skills directly contribute to patient care excellence and staff efficiency.
Duties
- Operate sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and drying machines following strict protocols.
- Prepare surgical instruments and medical devices for sterilization by cleaning, inspecting, and packaging them appropriately.
- Monitor sterilization cycles to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes, including cycle logs and equipment maintenance reports.
- Conduct routine quality checks on sterilized instruments to verify cleanliness and sterility.
- Follow all infection control guidelines, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements related to sterilization practices.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments for scheduled procedures.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of medical terminology and sterilization procedures is essential.
- Prior experience working in a healthcare environment or sterile processing department is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
- Good communication skills for effective collaboration with medical staff.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks efficiently.
- Certification in sterile processing or related training is a plus but not mandatory.
Join us in delivering safe, efficient healthcare by ensuring every instrument is sterile and ready for use! Your dedication will help create a safer environment for patients and medical teams alike.
Pay: $16.87-$27.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
