Sterile Processing Tech MUSC Florence Sterile Processing - FT

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments used for surgeons and operating room teams. The role adheres to strict policies and regulations to ensure patient safety and efficient clinical operations.

Completion of a Sterile Processing Program and CRCST - HSPA or CBSPD certification are required, enabling timely reprocessing and support across departments.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program.
• Certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and clean instruments; inspect, assemble and package ready for processing.
• Process and sterilize instruments following medical center policies and regulations.
• Support surgical teams by providing sterile supplies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and patient safety standards.

Education

Sterile Processing Program

CRCST - HSPA or CBSPD Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Manager, or Director, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, processing, and sterilization of instruments used to support physicians and surgical teams in the operating room and other departments as needed. This role requires strict adherence to medical center policies and procedures, as well as compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. The technician plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and supporting clinical operations through accurate and timely sterile reprocessing.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003615 FLO - Sterile Supply (FMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Manager, or Director, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, processing, and sterilization of instruments used to support physicians and surgical teams in the operating room and other departments as needed. This role requires strict adherence to medical center policies and procedures, as well as compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. The technician plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and supporting clinical operations through accurate and timely sterile reprocessing.

Additional Job Description Completion of a Sterile Processing Program and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.