Sterile Processing Tech I: Begin Your Healthcare Impact

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will stock supplies, maintain sterile fields, and follow infection control guidelines to ensure patient safety.

Requires a high school diploma; certification in sterile processing is required, with preferred additional CRST certification. Duties include adherence to regulatory standards and potential float to other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, and surgical procedures and instruments is preferred.
• Must be competent to perform all job functions by the end of orientation.
• Ability to understand and perform basic principles of infection control and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities for the decontamination, assembly, packaging, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to standards.
• Stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment.
• Maintains and ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques in accordance with regulatory guidelines and infection control procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Surgical instruments

Manual dexterity

Written and oral communication

Workflow management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will stock supplies, maintain sterile fields, and follow infection control guidelines to ensure patient safety.

Requires a high school diploma; certification in sterile processing is required, with preferred additional CRST certification. Duties include adherence to regulatory standards and potential float to other locations as needed.