Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Flow & Safety

Grandview Medical Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms. You will pick instruments, stock case carts, and maintain inventory in compliance with infection control standards.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in sterile processing or OR support, understand instrumentation and sterilization processes, and possess strong organization and teamwork skills to support rapid, safe patient care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Inventory management

Job description

Grandview Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms. You will pick instruments, stock case carts, and maintain inventory in compliance with infection control standards.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in sterile processing or OR support, understand instrumentation and sterilization processes, and possess strong organization and teamwork skills to support rapid, safe patient care.