Sterile Processing Technician - Impactful Instrument Care

SCA Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and prepare sterile supplies for surgical patients at our facilities. Under the Clinical Leader/RN, you will ensure proper sterilization, aseptic technique and instrument care, while supporting inventory and cross‑department duties.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization standards, ability to clean and disinfect equipment, and adherence to policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; willingness to complete BCLS within 90 days or have current BCLS.
• Knowledge of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies, principles and practices.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred; prior instrument processing or surgical technologist experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Aseptic technique

Instrument processing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

BCLS certification

Instrument processing certification

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and prepare sterile supplies for surgical patients at our facilities. Under the Clinical Leader/RN, you will ensure proper sterilization, aseptic technique and instrument care, while supporting inventory and cross‑department duties.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization standards, ability to clean and disinfect equipment, and adherence to policy.