Evening Sterile Processing Tech: Instrumentation & Inventory

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Loma Linda (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I for the evening shift in Missouri.

The role ensures clean, sterilized instruments and equipment are available for operating rooms and procedures, supporting patient safety and adherence to infection control standards. Responsibilities include stocking case carts, organizing sterilized inventories, and collaborating with nursing units to locate equipment while maintaining strict protocols and attendance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required.
• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on labeled shelves for easy access.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily to ensure adequate inventory.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames.
• Performs inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items.
• Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Infection Control

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I for the evening shift in Missouri.

The role ensures clean, sterilized instruments and equipment are available for operating rooms and procedures, supporting patient safety and adherence to infection control standards. Responsibilities include stocking case carts, organizing sterilized inventories, and collaborating with nursing units to locate equipment while maintaining strict protocols and attendance.