Sterile Processing Technician

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for maintaining stock and ordering supplies, decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments and equipment used in the OR and other areas.

The role includes preparing supplies for cases and maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring infection control practices are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing Certification required within two years of hire.
• Must speak, read, and write English well.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock and order supplies.
• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Prepare supplies for cases and set up sterile field.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Adhere to infection control practices and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Tech Certification

Job description

The Sterile Processing Technicianis responsible for maintaining stock and ordering necessary supplies, decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies, instruments and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control practices.. In addition is responsible for preparing supplies for cases, setting up and maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon, readying used instruments for the cleaning and re-sterilization process. Has completed all necessary educational and testing requirements for national certification. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and all duties relative to the department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Sterile Processing Tech Certification required within two years of hire

Experience

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment and supplies. Minimum of 1-year previous experience as Sterile Processing/Surgical Scrub Technician preferred but not required. Must speak, read and write English well. Good math skills.