Sterile Processing Tech — Critical OR Support + Full Benefits

Community Health Systems; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Future Security

Educational Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Statesboro, GA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterile surgical instruments for operating rooms. You will pick, stock, organize, and restock instruments following strict infection control standards.

The role emphasizes meticulous instrument handling, inventory control, and effective communication with nursing teams to support patient safety and efficient procedures.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room.
• Familiarity with sterilization procedures and instrument handling.
• Able to follow strict protocols and maintain infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring inventory availability for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments on labeled shelves for easy access.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves daily to meet hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and standard precautions to prevent infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies within requested time frames.
• Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired items on carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to locate missing equipment and documents losses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Community Health Systems in Statesboro, GA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterile surgical instruments for operating rooms. You will pick, stock, organize, and restock instruments following strict infection control standards.

The role emphasizes meticulous instrument handling, inventory control, and effective communication with nursing teams to support patient safety and efficient procedures.