Sterile Processing Tech I

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized instruments and properly functioning equipment for operating rooms and procedures. You will pick instruments and supplies to support surgical volume while following hospital policies, infection control standards, and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes maintaining sterile environments, adhering to standard precautions, and supporting patient safety through reliable instrument handling and timely

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required.
• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.

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

Surgical instrumentation

Infection control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.


• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.


• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.


• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.