Sterile Process Tech II: Advanced Instrument Prep & QA

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a Sterile Process Technician II responsible for preparing and sterilizing medical instruments and supplies with advanced skill, ensuring compliance with decontamination protocols.

You will support QA tasks, guide junior staff, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining safety, documentation, and inventory controls. The role requires 2–4 years in sterile processing, CRCST or CSPDT certification by 2026, and strong attention to

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in sterile processing or related role.
• CRCST certification or CSPDT certification by July 1, 2026 is required.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical supplies and equipment; adheres to regulatory standards.
• Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets for procedures, ensuring accuracy.
• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas with proper documentation.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents results of sterilization indicators and addresses issues.
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment; performs routine maintenance.
• Provides guidance to Sterile Process Technician I staff and assists in training.
• Conducts quality checks on sterilized instruments and manages logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Maintains PPE and safe work practices; ensures privacy and confidentiality of health information.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Training & mentoring

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a Sterile Process Technician II responsible for preparing and sterilizing medical instruments and supplies with advanced skill, ensuring compliance with decontamination protocols.

You will support QA tasks, guide junior staff, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining safety, documentation, and inventory controls. The role requires 2–4 years in sterile processing, CRCST or CSPDT certification by 2026, and strong attention to