Sterile Processing Tech - FT Days

UAB Medicine; Oneonta (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s Sterile Processing unit seeks a detail-oriented technician to inspect, decontaminate, and assemble surgical instruments for sterilization. You will verify instrument sets meet standards, keep accurate counts, and manage inventory to support daily operating rooms.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with licensure/certification acceptable in lieu of education or experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Note: Licensure/certification may substitute education or experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness, and to determine need for repair/replacement.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to protocols.
• Inspect instruments, equipment and containers for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Reading/comprehension

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Blount
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Mon-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Blount
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.

• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
• Inspect instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

Education

What You Will Need

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.