Sterile Processing Tech — Mon-Fri, Tuition Reimbursement

UAB Medicine; Oneonta (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s Sterile Processing unit seeks a detail-oriented technician to inspect, decontaminate, and assemble surgical instruments for sterilization. You will verify instrument sets meet standards, keep accurate counts, and manage inventory to support daily operating rooms.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with licensure/certification acceptable in lieu of education or experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Note: Licensure/certification may substitute education or experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness, and to determine need for repair/replacement.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to protocols.
• Inspect instruments, equipment and containers for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Reading/comprehension

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

UAB Medicine’s Sterile Processing unit seeks a detail-oriented technician to inspect, decontaminate, and assemble surgical instruments for sterilization. You will verify instrument sets meet standards, keep accurate counts, and manage inventory to support daily operating rooms.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with licensure/certification acceptable in lieu of education or experience.