Sterile Processing Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Sterile Processing Professional in Georgia. The role supports surgical teams by ensuring sterile instrumentation through decontamination, prep and pack, and organized sterilization workflows.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, infection control, and reliable performance within a 2:00pm–10:00pm Monday–Friday schedule, contributing to safe and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to infection control and patient safety.
• Eligibility for required certifications within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination duties: clean, inspect, and prepare instruments per specs and safety policies.
• Assembly room duties: inspect, assemble instrument sets, and maintain records for sterilization processes.
• Sterile room duties: prioritize and organize case carts to meet surgery start times, assist staff in locating instruments.
• General duties: assist in orientation of new employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Infection control

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech

Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Associates Of Science

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Georgia Sterile processing

Monday - Friday (2:00pm - 10:00pm)

As our Sterile Processing Professional, you will be a critical guardian of patient safety, ensuring surgical teams receive correct, fully functional, and sterile instrumentation.

Every day, you will expertly perform decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy, delivering instruments with resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. You will continuously expand your knowledge of standards and procedures for surgical instrumentation.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a rigorous commitment to infection control, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes with a professional demeanor.

• Decontamination Duties: Hand cleans and inspects all instruments, containers, and equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications, hospital safety policies, and regulatory guidelines to assure patient and employee protection. Cleans and leak tests flexible endoscopes according to the manufacturer's specifications and hospital policy. Wears protective attire and uses proper cleaning solutions while performing duties in the decontamination department
• Assembly Room Duties: Accurately inspects and assembles instrument sets and specialty items in a timely manner for surgical cases. Maintains biological and sterilization records for steam, Steris, Sterrad machines according to departmental procedures. Accurately operates all sterilization equipment to sterilize instruments according to department policy and manufacturer’s recommendations
• Sterile Room Duties: Completes, prioritizes, and organizes case carts according to the daily schedule to comply with surgery start time. Assists all personnel in a positive manner to locate instrumentation needed for surgical procedures
• General Duties: Assists in the orientation process of new employees

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, within 24 - months or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, within 24 - months or
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, within 24 - months

Preferred

• Associates Of Science, upon hire and
• 1-3 years Current Sterile Processing Experience , upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI, CMS, Healthgrades, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$17.24 - $24.35 /hour