Quality Control Technician

Sterile Processing Tech/Quality Control Technician

Shift Options: 2nd Shift – 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM | 40 Hours per Week | 5 Days per Week

Follow all ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company work instructions. Decontaminate used surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate PPE and infection control protocols. Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble complex surgical instruments. Accurately assemble, inspect, and package instrument trays and surgical sets according to established guidelines. Operate washer disinfectors, sterilizers (autoclaves), and other sterile processing equipment safely and effectively. Perform detailed quality inspections to verify instrument cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and packaging accuracy before sterilization and distribution. Identify, document, and report missing, damaged, or malfunctioning instruments according to department procedures. Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, biological monitoring, instrument tracking, quality inspections, and inventory. Handle surgical instruments and customer-owned equipment with care to prevent damage. Complete required computer documentation, quality records, and tracking activities accurately and on time. Monitor inventory levels of surgical instruments and sterile processing supplies. Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of sterile processing equipment. Maintain clean, organized, and compliant workstations and decontamination areas. Adhere to infection prevention, quality assurance, and safety standards at all times. Communicate effectively with sterile processing staff, operating room personnel, and other departments regarding quality concerns. Provide feedback and recommend workflow improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance. Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned.