Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Prep & Inventory

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized instruments for operating rooms. You will pick, stock and prepare instrument sets in line with hospital policies and infection control standards.

This entry-level role requires 0-2 years in sterile processing or OR settings, strong attention to detail, and teamwork to support safe patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Sterile instrumentation

Infection control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized instruments for operating rooms. You will pick, stock and prepare instrument sets in line with hospital policies and infection control standards.

This entry-level role requires 0-2 years in sterile processing or OR settings, strong attention to detail, and teamwork to support safe patient care in a fast-paced environment.