Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness offerings

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure a continuous flow of sterile and reusable supplies. The role involves decontamination, assembly, preparation for sterilization, and quality control across shifts.

Responsibilities include receiving and inventorying instruments, maintaining a safe work environment, and applying regulatory guidelines to hospital policies and procedures. Vocational training and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards for sterile processing.
• Experience with cleaning, decontamination and sterilization workflows.
• Ability to read and apply Manufacturer Instructions for Use (MIFU).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.
• Receives, inventories, and processes supplies and instruments.
• Cleans, decontaminates and assembles instrumentation.
• Prepares equipment for sterilization.
• Performs and documents quality control activities.
• Operates departmental equipment safely.

Skills

Environmental sterility

Surgical equipment knowledge

Equipment operation

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure a continuous flow of sterile and reusable supplies. The role involves decontamination, assembly, preparation for sterilization, and quality control across shifts.

Responsibilities include receiving and inventorying instruments, maintaining a safe work environment, and applying regulatory guidelines to hospital policies and procedures. Vocational training and certifications are required.