Senior Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sets & QA

Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II to prepare and assemble medical supplies with advanced skill. The role ensures compliant sterilization, decontamination, and documentation across the sterile processing area.

You will oversee instrument tray assembly, monitor sterilization indicators, operate sterilizers, and mentor Sterile Process Technician I staff while contributing to workflow improvements and maintaining logs for testing and

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role.
• CRCST certification required.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follow protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical supplies.
• Assemble complex instrument trays and sets for procedures.
• Distribute supplies within the facility with proper documentation.
• Monitor and document results of sterilization indicators and address issues.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Provide training and guidance to Sterile Process Technician I staff.
• Conduct quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment.
• Maintain inventory logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Uphold PPE protocols and privacy policies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Documentation

Training & collaboration

Attention to regulatory standards

PPE compliance

Education

CRCST certification

Tools

Sterilizers

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II to prepare and assemble medical supplies with advanced skill. The role ensures compliant sterilization, decontamination, and documentation across the sterile processing area.

You will oversee instrument tray assembly, monitor sterilization indicators, operate sterilizers, and mentor Sterile Process Technician I staff while contributing to workflow improvements and maintaining logs for testing and