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Sterile Processing Technician

  • Illinois, Rockford

  • 12/09/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary:
    The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. This role requires proficiency in operating processing equipment and a thorough understanding of sterilization methods. The technician ensures all instruments are cleaned, functional, and sterile, following best practices and departmental guidelines.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Decontamination: Decontaminate surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions or as advised by the department supervisor or manager.
    • Equipment Operation: Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment in compliance with safety and manufacturer guidelines.
    • Inspection: Inspect instruments post-decontamination to ensure cleanliness, integrity, functionality, and proper documentation.
    • Tray Assembly: Assemble surgical trays ensuring sterility and easy accessibility for the end user, utilizing count sheets for accuracy.
    • Packaging & Sterilization: Package instrument sets according to manufacturer guidelines, ensuring packaging is intact and undamaged during sterilization.
    • Sterilizer Operation: Load and unload sterilizers following proper procedures to prevent damage to packaged items. Run daily sterilizer tests and monitor sterilizer conditions, ensuring biological monitoring of every load.
    • Documentation & Tracking: Document sterilization load contents, tracking system interface, and sterilization cycle details. Record all relevant information for compliance and accuracy.
    • Storage: Ensure sterilized items are properly stored in accordance with tracking system storage locations and department standards.
    • Department Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of the department and all processing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

    Required Qualifications:
    • Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
    • Experience: 2 years of experience in Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD) or related field preferred.
    • Travel experience required. 

    Certifications:
    Required:
    • CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) OR
    • CBSPDT (Certified Biomedical Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician)

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