What Is Sterile Processing

We prepare surgical instruments and devices. That means we clean, inspect, test, sterilize, store and deliver devices needed for surgery in a healthcare facility. Because of the work we do, surgeons can operate safely on patients in our communities.

We anticipate the needs of our customers. Departments throughout the healthcare facility from the Operating Room to outpatient clinics, depend on the surgical instruments and devices we prepare. These departments rely on our precision, our attention to detail, and our layered skills and knowledge related to surgical instrumentation.

We collaborate with our vendor partners and the medical teams throughout our facilities to ensure instruments are available when they are needed. The patient always comes first and they deserve the care and attention we give to the safety of the instruments used on them.

We lead by example and believe that the process of learning to be a Sterile Processing technician will never be something we can simply check off our list. The rules change, best practices change, technology changes – Continuing education is an essential part of our professional development because it promotes and encourages quality and safety in the face of the constant evolution.

We save lives in Sterile Processing, every day. Within the Sterile Processing department (SPD), care and dedication bridge the gap between skill and precision, hope and assuredness. The heroes hard at work in the SPD deserve our utmost thanks. Our industry is filled with people who strive for excellence and make informed decisions that affect the patients whose lives are in their hands.