Sterile Processing Tech - Day Shift (PRN)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. Sterile Processing Technician I is a PRN day shift role (Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM) ensuring clean, sterilized instruments and supplies for operating rooms and procedures.

You will pick, stock, and organize instruments following hospital policies and infection control standards. In this fast-paced environment, you will maintain inventory, support infection prevention, and collaborate with nursing and surgical teams to meet daily surgical volume while upholding

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Instrument handling

Infection control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. Sterile Processing Technician I is a PRN day shift role (Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM) ensuring clean, sterilized instruments and supplies for operating rooms and procedures.

You will pick, stock, and organize instruments following hospital policies and infection control standards. In this fast-paced environment, you will maintain inventory, support infection prevention, and collaborate with nursing and surgical teams to meet daily surgical volume while upholding