Central Sterile Processing Tech — Impactful Instrument Care

Prisma Health

Maryville (MO)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to decontaminate, assemble, disinfect and sterilize instruments and equipment for patient care at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. You will document processes, select decontamination methods and ensure compliance with infection control guidelines.

No prior experience is required, with opportunities to obtain CRCST or CSPDT certification within one year.

Qualifications

Completion of job-related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
Experience - No experience required.
In lieu of education, 6 months related hospital or clinical experience accepted.
Current incumbents must obtain CRCST or CSPDT certification by July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values.
Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment per Infection Control guidelines.
Assembles instrument sets and documents missing items; labels sets; resolves issues.
Sterilizes instruments and equipment using autoclaves and aerators; performs high level disinfection as needed.
Documents activities in Instrument Tracking System or manual systems.
Monitor biological, mechanical and chemical indicators; records results and initiates recalls.
Issues items to customers and departments per procedures.
Reports unfamiliar items and equipment requiring repair; intervenes to correct variances.
Trains and mentors coworkers; supports onboarding of new staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.