Sterile Processing Tech II
Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you found a mistake that someone else had made in processing.
What they are checking: Whether they will speak up and fix errors rather than let a flawed tray reach the OR.
What certification do you hold, and how do you stay current?
What they are checking: Whether they meet the certified technician requirement and keep learning in a changing field.
What would you do
A surgeon urgently needs a tray that isn't ready yet. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they work quickly without skipping required steps, even under pressure from the OR.
Trauma cases can come in unexpectedly on the evening shift. How do you stay ready for that?
What they are checking: Whether they think ahead about high-demand trays and staying organized for emergencies.
About the work
Walk me through how you decontaminate a set of surgical instruments from the time they arrive from the OR.
What they are checking: Whether they follow each step carefully, since a missed step can leave infectious material on instruments.
How do you choose between steam, low temperature or other sterilization methods for an item?
What they are checking: Whether they know that the manufacturer's instructions decide the method, not convenience.
You find a biological indicator that came back positive. What happens next?
What they are checking: Whether they know to recall items and follow protocol, which protects patients from infection.
How do you make sure a tray is assembled correctly with every instrument in working condition?
What they are checking: Whether they inspect instruments for damage and completeness instead of just counting them.
How do you handle loaner trays and implants coming in from vendors?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the extra tracking and processing rules for vendor items and implants.
How do you build and assemble case carts for specific surgical procedures?
What they are checking: Whether they can read pick lists accurately so surgeons have everything they need at the start of a case.
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