Sterile Processing Technician

• POSITION PURPOSE
  • Performs duties related to the complete reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments, medical devices and patient equipment, including the soiled collection, decontamination, assembly and preparation, sterilization and distribution of these items.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • High School or Equivalent (GED)
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Entry Level
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • N/A
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills.
  • Previous Sterile Processing experience is preferred.
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Performs soiled collection of reusable contaminated surgical instrumentation, clinical patient care equipment and other items.
  • Performs the decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and patient equipment.
  • Performs the preparation, packaging and terminal sterilization of surgical instrumentation and special procedure trays.
  • Operates and monitors all reprocessing and sterilization equipment properly using safe work practices.
  • Performs quality assurance performance monitoring of the in-house sterilization process.
  • Maintains the appropriate stock level of reprocessing and sterilization supplies and accessories in Sterile Processing.
  • Assists in the training and skill develop of new Sterile Processing technicians. #cb

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.