Sterile Processing Tech I: Surgical Instrument Specialist

Community Health Systems; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will pick instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in line with hospital policies and infection control standards.

This role requires attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and strong teamwork to maintain inventory and support patient safety.

Qualifications

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

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 processing

Infection control

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Community Health Systems seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will pick instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in line with hospital policies and infection control standards.

This role requires attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and strong teamwork to maintain inventory and support patient safety.