Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Prep & Safety

HCA Healthcare; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Retirement resources

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

Grand Strand Medical Center is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to protect patient safety by ensuring all instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for OR use. You will handle sterilization equipment, manage inventory, and prepare customized sets according to surgical schedules.

Qualifications include CSPDT, CST, or CRCST certification and prior sterile processing experience. Join a dedicated team at HCA Healthcare's Grand Strand facility committed to high‑quality patient

Qualifications

• Certification as CSPDT, CST, or CRCST is required.
• Previous experience in sterile processing is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument sterilization

Record keeping

Education

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Job description

Grand Strand Medical Center is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to protect patient safety by ensuring all instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for OR use. You will handle sterilization equipment, manage inventory, and prepare customized sets according to surgical schedules.

Qualifications include CSPDT, CST, or CRCST certification and prior sterile processing experience. Join a dedicated team at HCA Healthcare's Grand Strand facility committed to high‑quality patient