Sterile Processing Tech: Training, Certification & Growth

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team, ensuring procedural equipment meets high quality and safety standards across our healthcare enterprise.

You will process incoming supplies, perform cleaning and sterilizing duties, and prepare case carts for decontamination. Roles require high school diploma or GED, CRCST or CBSPD certification, and relevant experience; shifts include day, evening, night, and weekend options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST - HSPA or CBSPD certification required for Technician I-III.
• At least 12 months experience for Technician I; 2+ years for Technician II/III.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory for instrument assembly.
• Decontaminate and clean all instrumentation per standards.
• Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load into washers/sterilizers.
• Operate index and cart washers and ultrasonic cleaners; manually clean instruments.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and any damage.
• Package instruments with appropriate wrap or pouch.
• Sterilize instruments and surgical trays per procedures.
• Run tests on sterilizers and document parameters.
• Assist OR team in obtaining necessary instruments promptly.
• Travel between sites as needed.

Skills

Decontamination

Instrument handling

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification (HSPA) or CBSPD

Tools

Index washers

Cart washers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Sterilizers

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team, ensuring procedural equipment meets high quality and safety standards across our healthcare enterprise.

You will process incoming supplies, perform cleaning and sterilizing duties, and prepare case carts for decontamination. Roles require high school diploma or GED, CRCST or CBSPD certification, and relevant experience; shifts include day, evening, night, and weekend options.