Senior Sterile Processing Tech II - Quality & Training

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville seeks a Sterile Process Technician II to prepare, sterilize, and assemble medical and surgical supplies with advanced technique. This role ensures compliance with sterilization protocols and supports the sterile processing area with quality assurance.

The position operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You will supervise and assist Sterile Process Technician I staff, perform routine maintenance, document results, manage

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or related role.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred (on or after July 1, 2026).
• Proficiency in sterilization and decontamination protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follows protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, sterilizing and storing supplies/equipment.
• Assembles complex instrument trays and sets for procedures.
• Distributes supplies within the facility with proper documentation.
• Monitors and documents indicators for sterilization processes.
• Operates sterilization/decontamination equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Identifies process gaps and supports improvements in sterile processing.
• Mentors Sterile Process Technician I staff and provides on-the-job training.
• Performs quality control checks on sterilized instruments and reports deficiencies.
• Maintains inventory and logs for usage, expiration dates, testing results.
• Ensures PPE and infection control measures are followed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Documentation

Training others

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville seeks a Sterile Process Technician II to prepare, sterilize, and assemble medical and surgical supplies with advanced technique. This role ensures compliance with sterilization protocols and supports the sterile processing area with quality assurance.

The position operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You will supervise and assist Sterile Process Technician I staff, perform routine maintenance, document results, manage