Job Description

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Southwest Connecticut Surgery Center (SCSC) - Wilton, CT

Southwest Connecticut Surgery Center, LLC is a

state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

providing minimally invasive orthopedic, spine, and pain-management services. We opened our doors in

Autumn 2021

as a unique joint venture among two of Connecticut's largest orthopedic groups, a major hospital system, and the leading ASC management company in the state.
Our highly trained clinical staff, including anesthesiologists and CRNAs, provides a full range of anesthesia options. We are committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care throughout the surgical and post-surgical experience.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, professional environment with excellent benefits, including:
Competitive salary Generous PTO 401(k) with employer match Profit sharing Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Reimbursement Arrangement (depending on the Medical Plan) Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid long-term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free parking

Position Summary

Position Hours: Full-Time 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (Day Shift)

The

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

will support the SPD Management team in daily workflow, staff training, equipment oversight, and ensuring high standards of sterilization and patient safety. This role requires both technical expertise and strong leadership, serving as a role model for professionalism and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in managing daily SPD workflow to maximize efficiency. Support staff training, instrument education, and equipment repair coordination. Collaborate with OR staff to ensure timely instrument availability for scheduled and emergency cases. Perform all SPD activities, including decontamination, packaging, processing, dispensing, inventory management, and storage. Maintain SPD equipment and coordinate maintenance as needed. Monitor and manage orthopedic instrumentation from outside vendors. Ensure proper handling of patient care equipment; tag and report damaged items. Adhere to sterilization procedures and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to sterile processing.

Experience:

Sterile processing experience required. Orthopedic and/or total joint experience strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current, unencumbered Sterile Processing Technician certification required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Standing or walking most of the day with sufficient mobility to move throughout the department. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling of carts, instruments, and supplies. Exposure to blood, sharps, and infectious diseases (PPE required).

Additional Information

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities and is not all-inclusive.

Disclaimer:

Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Southwest Connecticut Surgery Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.