Senior Sterile Processing Technician II | Growth & Benefits

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

INDCLINIC is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II in Vestavia Hills, AL to prepare and assemble medical supplies with advanced skill. You will ensure sterilization and decontamination protocols are followed and support junior staff while contributing to process improvements.

The role includes operating sterilization equipment, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety and compliance with infection control standards. 2–4 years of related experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role required

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.
• Ensures proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Adheres to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe work environment and prevent the spread of infection.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtains a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Regulatory standards

Documentation

Training others

Infection control

Sterilizers

Decontamination units

Tools

Sterilizers

Decontamination units

Job description

INDCLINIC is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II in Vestavia Hills, AL to prepare and assemble medical supplies with advanced skill. You will ensure sterilization and decontamination protocols are followed and support junior staff while contributing to process improvements.

The role includes operating sterilization equipment, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety and compliance with infection control standards. 2–4 years of related experience is required.