Sterile Processing Tech: Impactful OR Instrument Care

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and supplies under supervision. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with hospital procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience in central service or instrument and supply management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Certification recommended within two years of employment.
• Central Service, OR Instrument/Supply and computer entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and sterile supplies.
• Test, operate and monitor sterilization equipment and maintain records.
• Verify and assure accurate patient charges; order patient equipment and supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of sterilization requirements, equipment and instruments; wrap and repack instruments.

Skills

Sterile processing

Sterilization procedures

Instrument handling

De-escalation training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Knowledge of medical terminology

Certification recommended within two years

Tools

Computer entry

Job description

Singing River Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and supplies under supervision. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with hospital procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience in central service or instrument and supply management.