Sterile Processing Tech – Decontam, Prep & Sterile Goods

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Central Processing Technician to support decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage, and the use of surgical items across hospital departments. You will transport instruments to the decontamination area and operate sonic cleaners, washers, and sterilizers.

You will inspect and wrap instruments, manage baskets, and assist with sterilization processes. Maintaining a clean work space and adhering to safety standards are essential, along with reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Central Processing Technician program.
• Certification must be obtained upon program completion with 400 clinical hours.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, store and use surgical items.
• Transport instruments and supplies to the decontamination area per policy.
• Operate decontamination equipment including sonic cleaners and cart washers.
• Inspect, wrap and assemble baskets/containers for instruments.
• Load/unload Sterrad and Steam Sterilizers and monitor parameters.
• Unload cooling racks and store instruments properly.
• Perform surgical case picking and issue sterile goods.
• Distribute supplies and maintain a clean work area.
• Notify supervisor of equipment issues and participate in education sessions.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Decontamination

Washer/disinfector operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment in Central Processing Technician program

Tools

Sterilizers (Sterrad & Steam)

Job description

McLeod Health is seeking a Central Processing Technician to support decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage, and the use of surgical items across hospital departments. You will transport instruments to the decontamination area and operate sonic cleaners, washers, and sterilizers.

You will inspect and wrap instruments, manage baskets, and assist with sterilization processes. Maintaining a clean work space and adhering to safety standards are essential, along with reliable attendance.