CSPT - Certified Sterile Processing Technician - FT

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to inspect, assemble and evaluate surgical instruments and instrument sets, ensuring sterilization quality. You will help maintain complete instrument sets and support efficient case carts.

Qualifications include CSPDT or CRCST certification and at least 1 year of related experience. The role offers a Monday–Friday 11am–7pm schedule, with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• Currently certified as CSPDT or CRCST is required/strongly preferred.
• 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.
• Licensure or certification can be used in lieu of education/experience where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate surgical instruments and sets for quality.
• Operate sterilization equipment and ensure cleanliness and proper function.
• Decontaminate instruments and containers according to IFUs and protocols.
• Maintain inventory levels to support case carts and audits.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Decontamination

Education

CSPDT certification (CBSPD)

CRCST certification (HSPA)

Job description

• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham


• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Bonus: Up to $2,000


• Department: Sterile Processing


• Schedule: Monday - Friday 11am - 7pm


• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham


• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.


• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.


• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.


• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.


• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Currently certified as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) with the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.

Education

• 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *
  
  
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
  
  

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.