Evening Sterile Processing Tech — Precision Instrument Care

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland, SC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, instrument preparation and sterilization for patient care instruments. You will disassemble, assemble, package trays and ensure proper documentation and tracking of all reprocessing steps.

The role requires completing a relevant training program; no prior experience is required. Evening shift, with opportunities to train and mentor teammates and support department reliability.

Qualifications

• Education - Completion of job-related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
• Experience - No experience required.
• In lieu of education, High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT preferred; Applicants without sterile processing certification must obtain CRCST within ONE year of eligibility

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterilization/disinfection per Infection Control guidelines.
• Assemble instrument sets and document missing items; label and track sets.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclaves and high-level disinfection methods.
• Document all activities in the Instrument Tracking System or manual systems.
• Observe and report equipment needing repair and assist with training coworkers.

Education

Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland, SC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, instrument preparation and sterilization for patient care instruments. You will disassemble, assemble, package trays and ensure proper documentation and tracking of all reprocessing steps.

The role requires completing a relevant training program; no prior experience is required. Evening shift, with opportunities to train and mentor teammates and support department reliability.