Sterile Processing Technician

Sterilization Technician

University of Utah Health is a patient‑focused organization that enhances the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. With a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect, the institution values compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. EO/AA.

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center, nationally ranked and recognized for its academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. It operates five hospitals and eleven clinics, providing comprehensive services and outstanding patient outcomes.

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies according to established procedures.
• Verify functionality of equipment and repair or replace defective instruments.
• Sort, assemble, and make instrument trays and equipment available to sterile processing customers promptly.
• Assemble special procedure trays, surgical instrument trays, and case carts.
• Deliver sterilized supplies and retrieve used supplies from hospital and clinic locations.
• Inspect instruments and equipment, replenishing low, broken, or missing items.
• Document patient charges for the use of supplies and procedure trays.
• Monitor biological and chemical indicators to ensure quality and consistency of sterilization.

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Detect blood remaining on instruments before proceeding with sterilization.
• Perform environmental maintenance duties and maintain inventory levels.
• Communicate effectively with clients and customers to meet expectations.
• Utilize knowledge of sterilizers and methods; determine alternative supplies when unavailable; prioritize workload.
• Wear appropriate protective attire.
• Work on‑call, weekends, holidays, and rotate shifts as needed.

• Entry level position.

• Experience in a medical setting.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving items may be required.
• Exposure to contaminated body fluids, used needles, blades, bone shavings, glass, and other hazards; continuous protective attire required.
• Standing or walking for prolonged periods.

• Carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping, tasting, smelling, walking.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider