Sterile Processing Technician - Sharon, CT - FlexStaff

About the job

Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.

• Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation

• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures

• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts

• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines

• Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)

• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination

• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality

• Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer

• Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units.Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs

• Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations

• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels

• Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.

• Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures

• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties. Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required

• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required

• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required

• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status

• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred

• Abilityto lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 200585
• Job Category: Sterile Supply
• Posting Date: 2026-09-24
• Locations: 50 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, CT, 06069, US ()
• Minimum Salary/Range:* 40.0000
• Maximum Salary/Range:* 40.0000
• Shift Begin Time: 6:30 AM
• Shift End Time: 6:30 PM
• Requisition Primary Location: Sharon, CT, United States