Sterile Processing Tech - Night Shift

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Richland is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, instrument preparation, assembly and sterilization/disinfection of instruments used in patient care. You will document all processing steps, follow infection control guidelines, and support the Central Sterile department during night shifts.

Education requirements include Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training; no prior experience required, with an option

Qualifications

• Education - Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
• Experience - No experience required.
• In lieu of education - High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months hospital/clinical experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Disassembles, sorts, inspects for damage, and reports needed repairs.
• Selects the appropriate decontamination method for items on hand and documents steps.
• Assembles instrument trays and labels sets; documents missing items and corrects issues.
• Documents all processing activities in the Instrument Tracking System or manual systems.
• Observes monitors (biological, mechanical, chemical) and reports recalls or equipment issues.
• Models Prisma Health behavior expectations and assists with training coworkers.

Job description

Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Richland is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, instrument preparation, assembly and sterilization/disinfection of instruments used in patient care. You will document all processing steps, follow infection control guidelines, and support the Central Sterile department during night shifts.

Education requirements include Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training; no prior experience required, with an option