Night-Shift Sterile Tech II - Impact

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for the night shift at Surgical Institute of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. You will prepare and assemble medical supplies and instruments, ensuring adherence to sterilization protocols and maintaining clean, compliant processing areas.

The role requires 2–4 years in sterile processing, with CRCST or CSPDT certification considered for hires after July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required for hires on/after July 1, 2026.

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.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Sterilizers

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for the night shift at Surgical Institute of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. You will prepare and assemble medical supplies and instruments, ensuring adherence to sterilization protocols and maintaining clean, compliant processing areas.

The role requires 2–4 years in sterile processing, with CRCST or CSPDT certification considered for hires after July 1, 2026.