Certified Surgical Technologist: Sterile Processing

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assemble and sterilize instrument trays for surgical procedures. The role involves decontaminating and assembling instrument sets, stocking supplies, and coordinating with surgery staff to ensure timely case readiness.

Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required, with Sterile Processing Certification or equivalent preferred. Current BLS certification should be obtained during orientation.

Qualifications

• Completion of nine month to one year approved course in surgical technology.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required.
• Current BLS Certification to be obtained during orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, organizes, and maintains surgical supplies and inventory daily.
• Monitors instrument trays and supplies to facilitate age specific patient care.
• Assembles and processes instrument sets for surgery.
• Receives, decontaminates, inspects, assembles and sterilizes instrument sets.
• Coordinates with surgery personnel on instrument sets needed for cases.
• Maintains instrument availability for scheduled and additional cases.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Nine month to one year surgical technology program

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assemble and sterilize instrument trays for surgical procedures. The role involves decontaminating and assembling instrument sets, stocking supplies, and coordinating with surgery staff to ensure timely case readiness.

Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required, with Sterile Processing Certification or equivalent preferred. Current BLS certification should be obtained during orientation.