Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Services Department Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for our Surgical Services Department in Lexington, KY. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be responsible for the decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of all instrumentation, and maintaining appropriate levels of sterile supplies for our surgery center. The Sterile Processing Technician will maintain appropriate levels of sterile supplies, ensuring that our equipment is readily available for patient care. This Sterile Processing Technician opportunity is a full-time position located on-site at our surgery center in Lexington, KY. The Sterile Processing Tech reports to the Operating Room Manager. Sterile Processing Technician Roles and Responsibilities: Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g. shelves, counters, equipment) Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures Cleans each item according to manufacturer’s instructions Inspects instruments under the microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required and determines whether each item is in good working condition Adhered by established policy/procedures to sorts and arranges items into proper trays & wraps trays and individual items Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date C orrectly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed) Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility and checks equipment indicators for proper functioning Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure Maintains availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary Places items in correct location Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area, maintains/updates the instrument tray inventory list, and accurately documents count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources Required Skills & Qualifications: High school diploma or GED certificate Strong ethical and moral character references Training/courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instruments Instrument processing technician experience preferred Certification as Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician preferred Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public Ability to make decisions and solve problems Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center At Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center, we go the extra mile to provide a great place to work that supports the overall wellbeing of our employees. We know employees do their best work for their patients and teammates when they work in a supportive culture founded in trust, so that is our priority. We believe in doing right by our employees and their families because the work we do is life changing. Our team constantly look for ways to support employee wellbeing. If you are interested in learning more about a career with Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center as a Sterile Processing Technician apply today!