Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Prep & Safety

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleanliness, sterilization, and proper assembly of surgical instruments across the facility. The role supports infection prevention and patient safety by following established decontamination, packaging, and sterilization protocols.

The technician will work closely with surgical and nursing teams, maintain instrument inventories, manage trays, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies while adhering to

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, sterilizes and prepares surgical instruments
• Decontaminates clinical equipment
• Distributes surgical instruments and clinical equipment
• Assures quality instrument set preparation
• Monitors and re-stocks supplies and equipment
• Accurately and effectively communicates with Central Sterile Processing (CSP) and Surgical Staff
• Monitors and records biological testing of sterilization processes
• Attends required in‑services, annual review and educational programs
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
• Adheres to all accrediting agencies guidelines (ex. DNV, OSHA, etc.)

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleanliness, sterilization, and proper assembly of surgical instruments across the facility. The role supports infection prevention and patient safety by following established decontamination, packaging, and sterilization protocols.

The technician will work closely with surgical and nursing teams, maintain instrument inventories, manage trays, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies while adhering to