Sterile Processing Technicians play a crucial role in surgery by preparing and supplying surgical instruments to the Operating Room. While the Operating Room is their primary focus, many other clinical areas, such as the Emergency Room, Cath Lab, and Intensive Care Units, also rely on the reprocessed instruments and devices from Sterile Processing.

These technicians are responsible for patient care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices during the decontamination, washing, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments. The safety of patients during surgical procedures starts with skilled and knowledgeable Sterile Processing Technicians. To deliver the highest quality of patient care, it is essential for the Sterile Processing Department to foster positive relationships and maintain effective communication with other hospital teams.