Sterile Processing Tech I - Instrument Readiness for OR

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will pick instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in accordance with hospital policies and infection control standards.

This role supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols, with daily

Qualifications

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

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 labeled shelves for easy access.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily to maintain adequate inventory.
• Adheres to infection control policies and standard precautions to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames.
• Performs inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies.

Skills

Surgical instruments

Sterilization

Protocols

Infection control

Inventory management

Teamwork

Communication

Safety standards

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will pick instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in accordance with hospital policies and infection control standards.

This role supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols, with daily