Sterile Processing Tech II

HCA Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to support safe surgical care. You will ensure instruments are cleaned, sterilized, assembled and ready for use, following strict infection control standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CSPDT/CST/CRCST certification, and at least one year of experience. You will work with the surgical team to prepare sets, manage sterilization equipment, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CSPDT, CST, or CRCST certification preferred or required.
• At least one year of Sterile Processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays.
• Manage sterilization equipment and keep accurate records.
• Prepare customized surgical sets based on daily schedules.
• Manage inventory and supplies in OR storage and lockers.
• Respond quickly to instrument requests during surgeries.

Skills

Infection control awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CSPDT / CST / CRCST certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Sterile Processing Tech II? At Mission Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life-saving care through precision and attention to detail. In this rewarding role, you will be a vital part of our team – helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when it is needed most.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED
• (CSPDT) Cert Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist, or (CRCST)
• One year of experiece required

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital (https://www.missionhealth.org/locations/mission-hospital) , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Sterile Processing Tech II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.