Sterile Processing Tech II — Impactful OR Instrumentation

Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to join our team. You will handle sterilization processes, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instrument trays for multiple departments, ensuring patient safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control standards, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration with SPD leadership. A strong work ethic and willingness to grow in a fast-paced hospital setting are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 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.
• Within the First year in 2132 job code: Completion status in the SPD Readiness Course; or Nationally certified through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

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.
• Participates in all unit quality control activities. He or she must demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
• Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients.
• Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
• Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to join our team. You will handle sterilization processes, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instrument trays for multiple departments, ensuring patient safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control standards, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration with SPD leadership. A strong work ethic and willingness to grow in a fast-paced hospital setting are essential.