Sterile Processing Tech II PRN Evenings

Baptist-Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for PRN evenings. Join a high-volume acute care facility with advanced imaging and robotic capabilities.

You will process, sterilize, decontaminate, and distribute instruments while maintaining strict infection control standards in a fast-paced setting. This role supports OR teams and requires a high school diploma and SPD experience or certification, with opportunities to grow within a renowned healthcare

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of One (1) year of experience in sterile processing, or nine (9) months with SPD readiness course completion.
• Within the First year in 2132 job code: SPD readiness completion or national certification (HSPA/CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Maintain high professional and ethical standards in sterilization decisions.
• Apply microbiology and infection control knowledge to process instrumentation.
• Demonstrate understanding of surgical instrumentation in activities within OR suites.
• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation and a wide range of patient equipment.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment and supplies per department requests.
• Maintain daily records and monitor chemical, mechanical, and biological indicators.
• Participate in preceptorship and orientation of new staff.
• Distribute instrument trays per surgery schedule and surgeon’s preferences.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Facility: Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: PRN Evenings

Being a Sterile Processing Tech II is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being.

Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish!

A Brief OverviewDemonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon's preference cards.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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.

Qualifications

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).