Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument Care & OR Ready

Surgery Partners, Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies in accordance with AAMI standards.

The technician maintains inventory levels, orders supplies, and performs sterilizer testing with accurate records for the OR team. Key duties include organizing time and materials for the OR, ensuring equipment is handled without damage, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting inventory across instrument,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization principles and instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Organize time, equipment, and supplies to ensure items are available for the OR based on daily schedule.
• Use equipment accurately to prevent loss or damage.
• Maintain proper aseptic techniques according to standards of practice.
• Assist in inventory management to keep stock in instrument, decontamination and sterile supply rooms.
• Perform daily sterilizer testing and log sterilization records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Basic Life Support Certification (BCLS)

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies in accordance with AAMI standards.

The technician maintains inventory levels, orders supplies, and performs sterilizer testing with accurate records for the OR team. Key duties include organizing time and materials for the OR, ensuring equipment is handled without damage, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting inventory across instrument,