Ortho Sterile Processing Tech - Surgical Support

Entertimeonline; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Strong collaboration with surgeons

Modern, well-equipped facilities

Flexible scheduling (FT/PT)

Job summary

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is seeking a dependable Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. The role focuses on decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing instruments for use, supporting a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.

The ideal candidate has CSFA and CST background with at least one year of surgical assisting experience, strong infection-control knowledge, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced OR setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification required.
• Surgical Technologist background (CST) preferred.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting program.
• Minimum 1 year surgical assisting experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Able to obtain Tennessee state licensure upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during orthopaedic procedures, including trauma cases at Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Prepare, set up, and clean up for surgical procedures.
• Maintain instrument trays and monitor sterilization processes.
• Support OR turnover and patient transfers as needed.
• Ensure supplies, instruments, and implants are available for cases.
• Communicate supply needs and changes to the coordinator.

Skills

CSFA certification

Surgical Technologist CST

CAAHEP-accredited program

Surgical assisting experience

BLS certification

Tennessee licensure readiness

OR safety knowledge

Team communication

on-call readiness

Education

CSFA NBSTSA certification

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is seeking a dependable Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. The role focuses on decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing instruments for use, supporting a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.

The ideal candidate has CSFA and CST background with at least one year of surgical assisting experience, strong infection-control knowledge, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced OR setting.