Sterile Processing Technician, FT40

Campbell Clinic Inc.; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance Option

Job summary

Campbell Clinic in Germantown, TN is seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing specialist to manage daily sterile processing operations in the Surgery Center. The role requires knowledge of sterile techniques, infection prevention, and maintaining comprehensive sterility documentation.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of sterile processing experience, knowledge of surgical instruments, and certification as a Sterile Processor, with BLS certification preferred. Orthopaedic surgery experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of sterile processing experience required.
• Orthopaedic surgery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contamination control principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Sterile Processing Room to provide sterile instruments and supplies.
• Maintain sterility paperwork and documentation per health and safety regulations.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained per sterile techniques.
• Troubleshoot equipment, supplies, and service issues and take corrective action.
• Monitor supplies and implants with vendors to ensure continuity of service.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Infection prevention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Surgery Center Germantown, Germantown, TN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3437

Note: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the daily activities and operations of the Sterile Processing Room within the Operating Room to provide sterile instruments and supplies in accordance with professional standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• 1. Possesses knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, identification and use, and understands the importance of infection prevention
• 2. Ensures equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to principles of sterile technique, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation and documentation needed for caseload
• 3. Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action when break in technique occurs and informs the appropriate personnel
• 4. Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to collection area in a timely manner in accordance with MSDS and OSHA regulations
• 5. Monitors operative schedule and communicates with vendors and representatives to ensure required supplies and implants are available for continuity of provisions of services
• 6. Responsible for maintaining State and Federal sterility paperwork and other needed documentation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• 7. Regular and predictable attendance
• 8. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
• 9. Performs all other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Experience:

1 year of sterile processing experience required.

Orthopaedic surgery experience preferred.

Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.

Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.

Certifications:

Certified Sterile Processor Certification required and must be maintained.

BLS certification required.

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary:

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job, description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled