Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Columbia, SC is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to maintain sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse to ensure proper sterilization, disinfection, and storage of instruments, supporting a safe and efficient operating suite.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization methods, aseptic technique, and instrument care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection required.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Sterile technique

Instrument processing experience

Surgical technologist experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

BCLS Certification

Instrument processing certification

Job description

SCA Health in Columbia, SC is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to maintain sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures. You will work under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse to ensure proper sterilization, disinfection, and storage of instruments, supporting a safe and efficient operating suite.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization methods, aseptic technique, and instrument care.