Sterile Processing Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Sterile Processing Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable sterile processing technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will collect and decontaminate used instruments and devices, inspect instruments for cleanliness, function and damage and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Collect and decontaminate used instruments and devices
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function and damage
• Assemble instrument trays using count sheets
• Package and label items for sterilization
• Operate steam and low-temperature sterilizers
• Run and document biological and chemical indicator tests
• Prepare case carts and track inventory
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of decontamination procedures and instrument identification
• Attention to detail and reliability
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
• Experience with washer-disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners

Skills

• Tray assembly and count sheets
• Sterilizer operation
• Sterilization quality testing
• Instrument tracking systems
• Teamwork
• Ability to work under time pressure

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work in hospital sterile processing departments, surgery centers and dental and specialty clinics. The decontamination area is hot, wet and noisy and requires PPE; the clean side is quieter. The work involves standing and lifting trays. Hospitals run sterile processing around the clock, so day, evening and night shifts and weekends are common.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.