Sterile Processing Tech: OR Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Surgery Partners, Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for surgical instruments and supplies in a compliant facility. You will manage inventory, perform sterilizer testing, and document sterilization records across multiple rooms.

Responsibilities include aseptic practices, instrument integrity, and turnover support for ORs, with adherence to IFUs and safety standards. Certification and BLS are required, with readiness for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Instrument handling and aseptic technique knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively to groups.

Responsibilities

• Organize time, equipment, and supplies to ensure items are available for the OR per daily schedule.
• Use equipment correctly to prevent damage or loss of instruments.
• Ensure aseptic techniques and sterilization procedures meet accepted standards.
• Assist in managing inventory across instrument, decontamination, and sterile supply rooms.
• Perform daily sterilizer testing and maintain sterilization logs.
• Follow IFU instructions for cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Conduct cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization using steam, Sterrad, Steris, and endoscope reprocessor.
• Ensure tools are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
• Assist in cleaning and turnover of OR rooms between cases.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Instrument technician experience

Aseptic technique

Sterilization knowledge

Reading safety procedures

Writing reports

Communication skills

Math proficiency

Education

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for surgical instruments and supplies in a compliant facility. You will manage inventory, perform sterilizer testing, and document sterilization records across multiple rooms.

Responsibilities include aseptic practices, instrument integrity, and turnover support for ORs, with adherence to IFUs and safety standards. Certification and BLS are required, with readiness for a fast-paced environment.