What is a weekend sterile processing tech (SPT)?

A Weekend Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) is a healthcare professional responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment, typically working shifts that cover weekends. They play a crucial role in ensuring that surgical tools and other medical devices are safe and sterile for patient use. SPTs follow strict protocols and guidelines for handling contaminated equipment and are vital members of the surgical and hospital support teams. Weekend SPTs may have schedules that include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts to ensure continuous sterile processing services.