Technician, Sterilization

Job Summary
Responsible for sterilization and infection prevention activities within a medical facility, ensuring medical instruments, equipment, and clinical areas are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized according to International Medical Corps protocols and universal hygiene standards.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Apply sterilization and infection prevention protocols according to medical standards.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment using approved methods.
• Prepare, package, and label sterilized instrument sets for clinical use.
• Maintain sterilization equipment and ensure proper functioning of sterilizers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sterilization unit.
• Collect and dispose of medical waste according to safety standards.
• Report damaged instruments or equipment malfunction to supervisors.
• Support surgical and clinical teams by ensuring availability of sterile instruments.
  

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications

• Sterilization technician training or relevant healthcare technical diploma.
• Minimum 1–2 years experience in sterilization or infection prevention desirable.
• Knowledge of medical sterilization procedures and infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work in clinical and emergency response environments.
• Fluency in English required

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