WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC·Gardnerville, Nevada
Maintains, processes, and keeps records of surgical instruments and equipment according to industry standards. Ensures all instrumentation is cleaned, sterilized, and available based on surgeon preference cards.
Surgery Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem*
In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis
Maintains, keeps records and processes surgical instruments and equipment according to industry standards.
Knowledge
Maintains working knowledge of the department's instrumentation and equipment.
Reviews surgery schedule, ensures all instruments are readily available according to surgeon's preference cards.
Places orders for special items as required.
Acts as liaison with Purchasing Department and vendors.
Assures technicians send damaged or inappropriate equipment to appropriate place (Biomedical Engineering, maintenance or vendor) for timely repair/replacement.
Responds quickly and efficiently to provide items as needed during emergency situations.
Refers conflicts and procedural questions to nurse manager and OR staff.
Processing Equipment
Demonstrates the ability to use processing equipment to clean and decontaminate surgical instrumentation, according to manufactures recommendations.
Demonstrates knowledge of current standards on decontamination and sterilization techniques.
Ensures manufacture's recommendations for use of: autoclave, washer, ultrasonic cleaner, Steris 1E system, Sterrad, and other necessary equipment are followed.
Uses appropriate cleaning solutions.
Cleans, decontaminates and inspects surgical instruments.
Reconstructs and wraps surgical trays for sterilization.
Ensures all instrumentation entering the department from outside the facility is processed according to current standards, and facility policies.
Remains readily available to receive and reprocess instruments between cases.
Testing
Ensures all instrumentation entering the department from outside the facility is processed according to current standards, and facility policies.
Remains readily available to receive and reprocess instruments between cases.
Instrumentation
Maintains and stores sterilized instrumentation appropriately in a systematic manner, following industry standards and facility policy.
Wraps, inventories, and manages backup instruments and equipment.
Supplies are stored on shelving following first in/first out method.
Shelves must be emptied before cleaning begins.
Storage shelves must be cleaned using an approved disinfectant agent.
Surfaces must be thoroughly dried with a lint-free towel to avoid contamination of supplies.
Supplies are placed back on shelf in their proper order.
Documentation
Maintains accurate, up to date Instrumentation lists.
Maintains accurate, up to date Instrument Tray cards.
Retains all sterilization records, according to regulations.
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Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.
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Market context
In Nevada, Surgery Sterile Processing Tech roles are typically driven by ongoing surgical volume and the need to keep instruments ready, clean, and compliant with infection-control standards. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who understand aseptic technique, can follow manufacturer instructions closely, and communicate clearly in English. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to highlight any hands-on equipment processing or patient care equipment experience.