Night Shift Sterile Processing Tech II - $10K Sign-On Bonus

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Process Tech II for the night shift to prepare and sterilize medical instruments and supplies. You will ensure adherence to sterilization protocols and support junior staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires experience in sterile processing, familiarity with decontamination equipment, and strong documentation skills. Comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control and documentation tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Operates all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and performs routine maintenance as needed.
• Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
• Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
• Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
• Ensures proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Sterilizers

Decontamination units

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Process Tech II for the night shift to prepare and sterilize medical instruments and supplies. You will ensure adherence to sterilization protocols and support junior staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires experience in sterile processing, familiarity with decontamination equipment, and strong documentation skills. Comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus accompany this full-time position.