Job Description

About the Role

Seventh Avenue Surgery Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. This position plays an essential role in patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, stored, and available for each procedure.

The ideal candidate understands that sterile processing requires precision, organization, consistent adherence to infection-prevention standards, and strong communication with the clinical team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare instrument trays and supplies according to established count sheets, manufacturers’ instructions for use, and scheduled procedures.
• Operate and monitor sterilization and decontamination equipment in accordance with facility policies and applicable standards.
• Perform and document required mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring of sterilization processes.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, alignment, sharpness, damage, and completeness.
• Identify damaged or missing instruments and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate clinical leader.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records, equipment logs, quality-control documentation, and instrument-tracking information.
• Follow proper procedures for handling contaminated instruments, sharps, biohazardous materials, and regulated waste.
• Maintain appropriate separation of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and sterile-storage areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with stocking instruments, supplies, personal protective equipment, and sterile items.
• Rotate supplies and verify package integrity and expiration dates.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for scheduled ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Support efficient room turnover and communicate with the surgical team regarding instrument availability and priority needs.
• Follow infection-prevention practices, OSHA requirements, facility policies, and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Participate in competency assessments, continuing education, safety initiatives, quality-improvement activities, and regulatory surveys.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and survey-ready sterile processing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the surgery center and patient-care team.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow established procedures.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, safety procedures, and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct.

Preferred

• Previous sterile processing experience in an ambulatory surgery center, hospital, or procedural setting.
• Experience processing ophthalmic surgical instruments.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods, infection-prevention practices, instrument care, and regulatory requirements.
• Current sterile processing certification, such as CRCST or CSPDT, or willingness to obtain certification within the timeframe required by the facility or applicable law.
• Basic Life Support certification, if required by the facility.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to lift and move instrument trays, supplies, and equipment weighing up to [25–40] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels and around cleaning agents and potentially infectious materials.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

What We Offer

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Training and professional-development opportunities
• A collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, and exceptional patient care

About Seventh Avenue Surgery Center

Seventh Avenue Surgery Center is committed to providing safe, efficient, and high-quality outpatient surgical care. Our team works collaboratively to deliver an exceptional experience for every patient while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and clinical excellence.

Seventh Avenue Surgery Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.