Sterile Processing Specialist

Prisma Health; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Greer Medical Campus seeks a Decontamination and Sterile Processing Technician to join the Central Sterile team. You will decontaminate, assemble instrument trays, and sterilize equipment used in patient care, documenting steps in the tracking system.

This role involves following strict infection-control guidelines, maintaining records, and supporting new staff. Experience is not required, but certification expectations and on-the-job training are in place.

Qualifications

• Education and training in Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant programs.
• Certification requirements: CRCST or CSPDT preferred; CRCST must be obtained within 1 year if not already certified.
• Experience: no prior experience required; hospital or clinical exposure preferred.
• In lieu of formal education: High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months hospital or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, instrument preparation and sterilization following established Infection Control guidelines.
• Assembles instrument sets and documents missing items; corrects issues with instrument sets.
• Operates autoclaves and other sterilization equipment; ensures proper parameters and documentation.
• Maintains Instrument Tracking System records and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Supports coaching and training of new staff and ensures compliance with Prisma Health procedures.

Education

Surgical Tech / Sterile Processing Tech / Dental Assistant training program

High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months hospital/clinical experience

Job description

Prisma Health Greer Medical Campus seeks a Decontamination and Sterile Processing Technician to join the Central Sterile team. You will decontaminate, assemble instrument trays, and sterilize equipment used in patient care, documenting steps in the tracking system.

This role involves following strict infection-control guidelines, maintaining records, and supporting new staff. Experience is not required, but certification expectations and on-the-job training are in place.