Sterile Processing Tech — Elevate OR Safety & Quality

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is seeking a skilled sterile processing technician to join our 175-bed community hospital. The role handles decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and patient care equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards.

The successful candidate will perform all sterile processing tasks, support audits, and help train new staff, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to safety

Qualifications

• CRCST or CBSPD certification required
• 1–2 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services preferred
• Accredited central sterile processing program preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all aspects of sterile processing.
• Maintain high standards for quality assurance and sterility validation.
• Assist with department audits and documentation review.
• Train and support onboarding of new staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Maintain records of biological and chemical indicators.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and infection control standards.

Skills

Sterile processing standards

Tracking systems

Sterilization equipment

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central sterile processing program preferred

Job description

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is seeking a skilled sterile processing technician to join our 175-bed community hospital. The role handles decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and patient care equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards.

The successful candidate will perform all sterile processing tasks, support audits, and help train new staff, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to safety