Sterile Processing Tech — Full-Time, Growth & Benefits

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for full-time hours (M-F 6:30a–3p), with rotating on-call. The role centers on reprocessing medical equipment, from decontamination to sterilization, in a busy acute care environment.

Responsibilities include instrument cleaning, packaging, inventory, and documenting process controls. Requires high school diploma and sterile processing certification. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma at minimum.
• Certification through IAHCSM, NICHSPDP or Purdue University Continuing Education required.
• Specific sterile processing techniques in an acute care hospital required.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds to hospital soiled utility rooms to collect equipment and return to decontamination.
• Inspect and initiate cleaning techniques for soiled instruments and equipment.
• Operate cleaning equipment in the decontamination room (ultrasonic cavitation sinks, machine processors).
• Sort, assemble, wrap and package surgical instrumentation per guides and sterile techniques.
• Restock code carts, specialty carts and sets for patient care.
• Document process controls and data for reports and improvements.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrument processing

Hospital environment

Education

High school diploma

Sterile processing certification (IAHCSM/NICHSPDP/ Purdue CE)

Tools

Ultrasonic cavitation sinks

Autoclaves

Machine processors

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for full-time hours (M-F 6:30a–3p), with rotating on-call. The role centers on reprocessing medical equipment, from decontamination to sterilization, in a busy acute care environment.

Responsibilities include instrument cleaning, packaging, inventory, and documenting process controls. Requires high school diploma and sterile processing certification. Equal opportunity employer.