Sterile Processing Tech II

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Five weeks PTO

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for full-time second shift in the Main OR. A national certification in sterile processing is required.

The role emphasizes advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation, decontamination, and sterilization within a fast-paced hospital setting. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Within the first year in the position: SPD readiness course completion or national certification (HSPA/CBSPD).
• Maintain required CEUs as per certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to high professional and ethical standards in all sterilization processes.
• Apply microbiology and infection control knowledge to processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation in at least one surgical specialty.
• Perform decontamination of instruments and equipment.
• Sterilize instrumentation, equipment, and supplies requested by customer departments.
• Maintain daily records and monitor sterilization processes (chemical, mechanical, biological).
• Assist in preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
• Distribute instrument trays for surgical case carts according to schedule and surgeon’s cards.
• Collaborate with SPD Supervisor/Operations Specialist on unit activities.
• Advocate for patient safety in sterilization of all instrumentation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Sterile Processing Tech II to work Full-time, Second Shift in our Main OR. This position requires a national certification for sterile processing. The Sterile Processing Tech III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Package that Includes

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plans
• Comprehensive Vision Plan
• Nearly five weeks of PTO for new, full-time team members
• Voluntary PTO Cash-in Option
• Retirement Savings Plan (with up to a 5% company match)
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• No-cost Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000 a year)
• Student Loan Repayment ($1,200 per year)
• Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave (benefits-eligible team members)
• Fertility Benefits (up to $25K lifetime maximum)
• Adoption Assistance (up to $15K per child)
• Back-up Child Care, Elder Care and Pet Care
• Virtual and In-Person Tutoring Services
• Well-Being Programs
• Discounts on cell phones, insurance (auto, group accident, pet), vacations and more!

All Benefits Start Day One

Responsibilities

• Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
• Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty.
• Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment.
• Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments.
• Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
• Participates in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
• Participates in the distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
• Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
• Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities.
• Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment.
• Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Within the First year in the position
  • Completion status in the SPD Readiness Course; or
  • Nationally certified through:
    • Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or
    • The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
  • Maintain required CEU's in accordance with certifying body.

Experience

• Minimum of One (1) year of experience in sterile processing, or a minimum of nine (9) months with certification or completion of SPD Readiness Course.