Sterile Processing Tech: OR Instrument Prep & Sterilization

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, process, sterilize and distribute instrument sets for age-specific patient care. Under the Sterile Processing Manager, you will handle sterilizers, load monitoring, and recalls, ensuring timely readiness for surgery cases.

This role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and certification within 24 months. Overtime and on-call may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong communication with co-workers and departments.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes instrument sets.
• Monitors sterilizer loads and understands related indicators.
• Coordinates recalls and instrument sets for surgery cases.
• Prints MOR Surgery Schedule, Resource Maps and delivers orders as needed.
• Responds to co-workers and other departments as required.

Skills

Reading & Writing Proficiency

Math calculations

Basic computer skills

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, process, sterilize and distribute instrument sets for age-specific patient care. Under the Sterile Processing Manager, you will handle sterilizers, load monitoring, and recalls, ensuring timely readiness for surgery cases.

This role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and certification within 24 months. Overtime and on-call may apply.