Non-Certified or Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification incentive

12-week training program

Site rotation between facilities

Job summary

MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in supporting procedural areas across the healthcare enterprise. The role includes cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing instrumentation, ensuring safety and quality in all units.

Required education includes a high school diploma or GED, with CRCST/HSPA or CBSPD certification. Competitive pay with a certification incentive program and a 12‑week intensive training streamline onboarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CRCST/HSPA or CBSPD certification preferred.
• Certification path varies by level (I–III) with pay incentives.
• Experience with sterile processing and instrumentation is preferred.
• Completion of a sterile processing program is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory for instrument assembly and case carts.
• Decontaminate, clean, and organize instrumentation per standards.
• Load washers/sterilizers and rotate through processing steps.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
• Operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners and related equipment.
• Assist in OR scheduling by securing required instruments.
• Travel between sites as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of instrumentation

Strong customer service

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST/HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards, and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties, and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards, and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties, and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units.

Duties include:

• Maintain adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment

• Perform and participate in the decontamination and cleaning of all instrumentation received, which include but are not limited to instrumentation and equipment received from all units according to established standards and procedures

• Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load them into washer and/or sterilizer as prescribed procedure

• Perform the operation of the index washers, cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners as well as manually cleaning instruments and equipment as prescribed by established standards and procedures

• Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly

• Uses appropriate container, wrap or pouch according to the size of the instrument or equipment

• Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures

• Know how to run tests on all sterilizers, monitor and document that all parameters have been met

• Use chemicals in the appropriate fashion taking into consideration the intended use of chemical as well as chemical s function: knowledge of appropriate PPE is also necessary

• Participates in expediting the OR schedule by assisting the other members of the OR Team in obtaining the instruments/equipment necessary for the procedure in a timely manner Assembles and distributes case carts accurately and in a timely manner

• Ability to travel between sites as needed, based on departmental needs

Additional Job Description

Required Education and Experience:

MUSC offers a career ladderwith paybasedon experience and certification obtained:

Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician – High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician I – High school diploma or GED, and certification throughCRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Sterile Processing Technician II - High school diploma or GED, and certification throughCRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). Atleast twelve (12) months experience in sterile processingrequiredfor thisrole

Sterile Processing Technician III - High school diploma or GED, and certification throughCRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). Atleasttwo(2)years ofexperience in sterile processingrequiredfor thisrole

No certification? No problem! MUSC offers a certification incentive and bonus program that will help pay for your certification as well asa providea bonus after you achieve your certification.

MUSC also offers an intensive12-weektrainingprogram for those new toour team. This includes a rotation betweensite-workand a designated training location, with training schedules rotating between varying schedules on site and 7:00am – 3:30pm at the training location.

Preferred Requirements:

• Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program
• Basic computer skills and use of an EMR system
• Knowledge of instrumentation
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Shift Information:

Shifts are offered onvaryingschedulesbased on the needs of each area:

First shift –7:00am – 3:30pm

Second shift –3:00pm – 11:30pm

Third shift –11:00pm – 7:30am

Weekend shifts – 7:00am – 7:00pm, or 7:00pm – 7:00am

Holiday and emergency managementordisaster workisrequired.Weekend rotation may berequired.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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