Sterile Processing Technician – Instrument Care Expert

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support the care and handling of surgical instruments. The role emphasizes sterilization, decontamination, and adherence to nursing policies under the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act.

You will maintain instrument integrity, monitor sterilizer equipment, and document processing with accuracy while collaborating with OR staff and purchasing teams.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in verbal and written form.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with checking sterile surgical supply and inventory.
• Cleans, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and trays.
• Maintains aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Documents loads sterilized and monitors sterilizers.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer skills

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support the care and handling of surgical instruments. The role emphasizes sterilization, decontamination, and adherence to nursing policies under the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act.

You will maintain instrument integrity, monitor sterilizer equipment, and document processing with accuracy while collaborating with OR staff and purchasing teams.