Mid-Shift Sterile Processing Tech (CRCST)

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for the mid shift in Knoxville, TN. The role requires maintaining sterile processing standards and preparing instrument trays for surgeries.

Responsibilities include cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, documenting results, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The candidate should possess 2-4 years of experience and CRCST certification or equivalent, with attention to safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of sterile processing experience required.
• CRCST certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assembles instrument trays and sets for surgeries.
• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas with proper documentation.
• Monitors and documents results of sterilization indicators.
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Assists in improving sterile processing workflows and training staff.
• Maintains inventory logs for usage, expiration dates and testing results.
• Ensures safety and PPE compliance and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Cleaning

Decontamination

Sterilization

Documentation

Infection control

Tools

Sterilizers

Decontamination units

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for the mid shift in Knoxville, TN. The role requires maintaining sterile processing standards and preparing instrument trays for surgeries.

Responsibilities include cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, documenting results, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The candidate should possess 2-4 years of experience and CRCST certification or equivalent, with attention to safety and confidentiality.