Evening Sterile Processing Technician - Instrument Prep

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System Ocean Springs Hospital is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to provide sterile instruments and decontaminated equipment for patients under supervision. The role includes cleaning, sterilizing, and tracking supplies as well as handling equipment and related records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with knowledge of medical terminology and be prepared to complete de-escalation training within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Certification recommended within two years of employment.
• Central Service, OR Instrument/Supply and computer entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides sterile instruments and decontaminated, safe equipment for patients of all ages under supervision.
• Cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instruments; tests, operates and monitors sterilization equipment; documents and maintains sterilization records.
• Assembles surgical supplies; decontaminates, disinfects and distributes patient care equipment.
• Verifies patient charges; orders patient equipment and supplies; operates computer equipment to meet patient supply needs and post charges.

Skills

De-escalation training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

Computer entry

Job description

Singing River Health System Ocean Springs Hospital is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to provide sterile instruments and decontaminated equipment for patients under supervision. The role includes cleaning, sterilizing, and tracking supplies as well as handling equipment and related records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with knowledge of medical terminology and be prepared to complete de-escalation training within 90 days.