Sterile Processing Tech II — Lead Instrument Prep & Mentoring

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to join the Sterile Processing Staff. You will inspect, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instrument sets and equipment for the OR and related departments, operate sterilizers, and maintain quality control to ensure instruments are ready for use.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control standards, mentorship for new staff, and collaboration with the OR team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Preceptor skills and experience in mentoring and coaching required.
• General knowledge of function and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Insures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, integrity, and preparations of surgical instruments, and equipment for distribution.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures pertaining to the cleaning, sterilization, assembling, storage, and/or validation of medical supplies and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and/or infection control practices.
• Maintains applicable records and files.
• Operates sterilization equipment and washers and maintains quality/safety controls documentation.
• Collaborates and maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical instruments in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
• Follows infection prevention policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, AAMI guidelines and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers and patients.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• May serve as preceptor and mentor to new employees.

Skills

Medical terminology

Preceptor mentoring

Instrumentation maintenance

Basic computer skills

Basic reading & writing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to join the Sterile Processing Staff. You will inspect, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instrument sets and equipment for the OR and related departments, operate sterilizers, and maintain quality control to ensure instruments are ready for use.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control standards, mentorship for new staff, and collaboration with the OR team.