Sterile Processing Technician: OR Instrument Prep Pro

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, process, sterilize, store and distribute instrument sets for patient care. Under supervision, you will learn sterilization equipment and ensure instruments are ready for procedures.

You will coordinate with OR staff, monitor sterilizers, and support recalls and instrument availability across shifts. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments.
• Familiarity with steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors and related testing.
• Ability to coordinate recall procedures and collaborate with surgery staff.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes instrument sets to facilitate age-specific patient care.
• Monitors steam sterilizer loads and identifies issues from printer warnings.
• Maintains instrument availability for scheduled and additional cases.
• Assembles instruments trays and peel packs ready for procedures.
• Knowledge of biological indicators and testing for sterilizers.
• Coordinates recall procedures in case of positive culture.
• Coordinates with surgery personnel on instrument sets for cases.
• Responds and communicates well with co-workers and other departments.
• Storage and distribution of supplies including OR carts and related tasks.
• Performs any other related responsibilities as required.

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, process, sterilize, store and distribute instrument sets for patient care. Under supervision, you will learn sterilization equipment and ensure instruments are ready for procedures.

You will coordinate with OR staff, monitor sterilizers, and support recalls and instrument availability across shifts. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety standards.