A sterile processing technician works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, or clean all laboratory or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The sterile processing technician ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections.

-Monitor and operate sterilization equipment

-Examine supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized

-Test and report any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment

-Sterilize, prepare, wrap and organize equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures

-Prepare and deliver all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures and medical carts

-Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies