Make a difference.
Presbyterian is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control, quality assurance, and departmental procedures through the cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, and sterilizing of surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment for inpatient departments and PMG clinics. Responsibilities also include inventory management, restocking, and distribution of instruments to support Operating Room services.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: No
Job is based: Presbyterian Hospital
Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America)
Responsibilities
Infection Control & Standard Precautions
Adhere to hand hygiene requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance procedures, biological monitoring, and departmental dress code.
Maintain compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
Quality Assurance Monitoring
Validate and maintain event-related protocols, sterilization/disinfection load parameters, inventory check sheets, and equipment monitoring records.
Process instrumentation according to manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Maintain accurate documentation for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies.
Ensure daily QA and sterilization records comply with regulatory and Infection Control standards.
Policies & Procedures
Follow organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Decontamination & Instrument Processing
Properly don and doff required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Inspect, disassemble, sort, clean, and process reusable instruments and equipment.
Operate specialized cleaning equipment and follow manufacturer recommendations for cleaning agents.
Instrument Assembly
Identify, inspect, and assemble general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, laser devices, and endoscopic instruments according to specifications and manufacturer guidelines.
Preparation & Packaging
Select and prepare appropriate packaging materials for sterilization of reusable instrumentation in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Sterilization Procedures
Select appropriate sterilization methods based on instrumentation requirements.
Properly load and unload sterilizers and verify sterilization parameters before distribution.
Maintain accurate sterilization records and documentation.
Workplace Safety
Maintain awareness of personal and workplace safety standards at all times.
Comply with facility safety policies related to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Support teamwork and collaboration within the department.
Maintain accountability, professionalism, and strong work ethics.
Adhere to posted work schedules and complete additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
One year experience in sterile processing environment, hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred.
Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $16.66
Maximum Offer $24.19
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