Sterile Processing Tech I

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, p​

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, AL seeks a Sterile Processing Tech I for our Main OR. This full-time, first-shift role involves cleaning, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment.

The position requires a high school graduate, SPD readiness training within the first year, and no prior experience. Join a team dedicated to quality care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• SPD Readiness Course to be completed within first year.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• The Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the SPD Operations Specialist or SPD Supervisor.
• Demonstrates professionalism and ethical standards.
• Performs tasks using available resources and references for processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Learns to work independently in a changing technical environment.
• Understands sterilization processes from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution for surgical case carts.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per Baptist Health policies and standards.
• Maintains compliance with Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Sterile Processing Tech I to work in our Main OR. This is a Full-time position working Frist shift. The Sterile Processing Tech I is responsible for cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment.

Baptist Health

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

• The Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Operations Specialist, or SPD Supervisor, must be able to work cooperatively with other members of the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team.
• Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Able to complete tasks as assigned and use the appropriate resources and references available for processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Using attained knowledge of sterilization processes, the Sterile Processing Technician will begin to learn to work independently in an ever-changing technical environment.
• Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and an understanding of sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument tray for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon’s preference cards.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Within first year of employment:
  • Successful completion of the SPD Readiness Course.

Experience

• None