Sterile Processing Tech: Impactful OR Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for St. Francis Downtown.

Under general supervision, you will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment per policies and manufacturer instructions, maintaining sterility per AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state standards. Responsibilities include decontamination, inventory management, instrument tracking, and operating sterilizers, with emphasis on infection control and quality assurance across the surgical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Recent experience in surgical setting preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment per manufacturer's instructions.
• Uses detergents and disinfectants following standard precautions.
• Maintains inventory, stocks supplies, and delivers equipment across facility areas.
• Performs quality control and uses IT systems for instrument tracking and scheduling.
• Operates sterilizers and ensures aseptic packaging and testing.
• Documents activities and reports variances affecting sterility or patient safety.
• Identifies and resolves infection control issues in transport of hazardous materials with PPE use.
• Assists in orientation and ongoing staff training; participates in department development.
• Available for on-call duties as scheduled.

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for St. Francis Downtown.

Under general supervision, you will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment per policies and manufacturer instructions, maintaining sterility per AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state standards. Responsibilities include decontamination, inventory management, instrument tracking, and operating sterilizers, with emphasis on infection control and quality assurance across the surgical