Sterile Processing Tech – Impactful Instrument Care

Singing River Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and distributing surgical instruments and supplies under supervision. You will maintain sterilization records and support charge accuracy and equipment ordering.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of medical terminology. Certification within two years and de-escalation training by 90 days are recommended.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Certification recommended within two years of employment; de-escalation training by orientation (90 days) required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Test, operate, and monitor sterilization equipment; document sterilization records.
• Assemble surgical supplies and decontaminate patient care equipment.
• Verify charges and assist in ordering patient equipment and supplies.
• Maintain computer records for patient charges and inventories.

Skills

Sterilization equipment

Instruments handling

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical terminology

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Singing River Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and distributing surgical instruments and supplies under supervision. You will maintain sterilization records and support charge accuracy and equipment ordering.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of medical terminology. Certification within two years and de-escalation training by 90 days are recommended.