Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

Prisma Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing professional at Greenville Memorial Hospital to perform duties in Decontam, Instrument Prep or Sterile Issue, ensuring cleaning and sterilization of instruments for patient care.

The role involves following instrument count sheets, documenting variances, and maintaining sterile processing records with various sterilization equipment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Central Sterile Processing Education Program with certificate or proof of completion.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech training program.
• In lieu of the education requirement: High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.
• Certification as Central Supply or Central Sterile Processing Tech preferred.
• Knowledge of Decontamination, Assembly, Packaging and Sterilization Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments using Infection Control guidelines.
• Assembles instrument sets and documents missing items; reports issues.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using autoclaves; records sterilization specs.
• Documents activities in Instrument Tracking System or manual systems.
• Observe and interpret monitors; record results and recalls.
• Issues items to customers and departments per procedures.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of department equipment.
• Report unfamiliar items to supervisor and correct variances in processing practices.

Skills

Sterile Processing experience

Surgical Technology knowledge

Education

Central Sterile Processing Education Program

Surgical Tech training program

Tools

Sterrad sterilizers

Steam sterilizers

ETO sterilizers

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing professional at Greenville Memorial Hospital to perform duties in Decontam, Instrument Prep or Sterile Issue, ensuring cleaning and sterilization of instruments for patient care.

The role involves following instrument count sheets, documenting variances, and maintaining sterile processing records with various sterilization equipment.