Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for maintaining stock and ordering supplies, decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments and equipment used in the OR and other areas.

The role includes preparing supplies for cases and maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring infection control practices are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing Certification required within two years of hire.
• Must speak, read, and write English well.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock and order supplies.
• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Prepare supplies for cases and set up sterile field.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Adhere to infection control practices and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Tech Certification

Job description

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for maintaining stock and ordering supplies, decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments and equipment used in the OR and other areas.

The role includes preparing supplies for cases and maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring infection control practices are followed.