Sterile Processing Equipment Technician
Job in
Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06860, USA
Listing for:
Norwalk Hospital Association
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.97 - 35.21 USD Hourly
USD
18.97
35.21
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sterile Processing Equipment Technician 2
Overview
This is an Evening and Night rotating shift position
Fulfills all Level 1 Tech responsibility. Under minimal supervision, performs various manual and automated activities in the processing of equipment, surgical instruments and supplies for decontamination, sterilization and general processing. Responsible for item tracking and inspection using a computerized system tracking program. Distributes and prepares equipment, instruments and supplies used for the care and treatment of surgical and endoscopic patients. Works independently and assumes charge role on weekends and during the week as needed.
Responsibilities
Prioritizes workflow of the Sterile Processing Department. Prioritizes immediate needs of the Operating Room and other departments with stat requests. Uses critical thinking to prioritize work to be completed on each shift using the volume of the currenTakes responsibility for communicating needs and priorities to the Supervisor or Lead Tech. Attends daily communication meetings including huddles and shift change meetings.Verifies that all equipment and insruments required for the next day's procedures have been accounted for following established departmental guidelines.Prepares case carts for next day's procedures while identifying missing equipment, supplies & instruments following departmental guidelines for shortage resolution.Works with the Supervisor or Lead Tech to ensure all sterile processing functions comply with the AAMI standards and other appropriate regulations in all areas including decontamination, products sterility, packaging integrity, department equipment monitoWorks with the Supervisor to maintain designated levels of sterile and nonsterile supplies for the department and hospital.Instructs and mentors new employees in prioritizing work flow during peak & emergency situation while demonstrating proficiency & efficiency.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.Performs other duties as assigned.Education
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information
Required:
This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of three years sterile processing experience.
Minimum Experience:
three years Desired:
Working Conditions
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational:
Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment:
Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company
Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit
418
Department
Sterile Processing
Exempt
No
Salary Range
$18.97 - $35.21 Hourly
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