Sterile Processing Technician — Evening Shift (Full-Time)

Medical University of South Carolina; Orangeburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Orangeburg, SC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to process and sterilize instrumentation across the healthcare enterprise. Primary location is Orangeburg with full-time evening shifts from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, supporting procedural areas and ensuring readiness of supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument inventory, decontaminating equipment, preparing case carts, operating washers and sterilizers, and verifying cleanliness and function

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and CRCST/HSPA or CBSPD certification.
• Minimum six months of sterile processing experience, preferably in hospital or surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory for instrument and equipment assemblies.
• Decontaminate and clean instrumentation according to standards and procedures.
• Prepare case carts and load into washers/sterilizers as prescribed.
• Operate index and cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners and manual cleaning per standards.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function and integrity.
• Package instruments using appropriate wrap or pouch sizes.
• Sterilize instruments and trays following policies and procedures.
• Perform sterilizer tests and document parameter compliance.
• Handle chemicals safely with appropriate PPE.
• Assist OR team to obtain instruments promptly and support schedule expediting.
• Travel between sites as needed for departmental needs.

Skills

Inventory management

Sterilization procedures

Case carts preparation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Orangeburg, SC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to process and sterilize instrumentation across the healthcare enterprise. Primary location is Orangeburg with full-time evening shifts from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, supporting procedural areas and ensuring readiness of supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument inventory, decontaminating equipment, preparing case carts, operating washers and sterilizers, and verifying cleanliness and function