Sterile Process Tech

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Process Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms. The role involves selecting instruments, stocking case carts, and maintaining a sterile environment.

Working in the evening shift, you will follow infection control standards, perform inventory checks, and collaborate with nursing units to track equipment, ensuring patient safety and timely availability.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing or operating room settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of infection control and standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment.
• Stocks and assembles case carts.
• Organizes sterilized instruments on labeled shelves.
• Monitors inventory and restocks daily.
• Adheres to infection control policies.
• Distributes supplies within requested timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument reprocessing

Quality control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Sterile Process Technician
Position Type: Full Time 3p-11:30p

Job Summary

The Sterile Process Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.

Essential Functions

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Job Info

• Job Identification 160934
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 07:51 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening