Sterile Processing Technician: OR Instrument Specialist

Surgery Partners, Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and VIsn

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for surgical instruments and supplies per AAMI standards, while maintaining inventory and testing sterilizers. The role includes turning over OR rooms as needed and ensuring accurate sterilization records.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and a Certified Sterile Processing Certificate, plus BCLS. Knowledge of aseptic technique and instrument handling is essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization principles.

Responsibilities

• Organizes time, equipment, and supplies for OR readiness based on daily schedule.
• Uses equipment accurately to prevent damage or loss of instruments.
• Maintains aseptic techniques per standards of practice.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment in instrument, decontamination, and sterile rooms.
• Performs daily testing and sterilization logs; conducts load-specific biological testing as policy requires.

Skills

Instrument handling

AAMI standards knowledge

Quality documentation

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Tools

Sterilizers

Endoscope reprocessor

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for surgical instruments and supplies per AAMI standards, while maintaining inventory and testing sterilizers. The role includes turning over OR rooms as needed and ensuring accurate sterilization records.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and a Certified Sterile Processing Certificate, plus BCLS. Knowledge of aseptic technique and instrument handling is essential.