Sterile Processing Technician — Precision Instrument Sterilization

Prisma Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, instrument prep and sterile issue to support patient care.

The role requires knowledge of cleaning and sterilizing instruments, documentation in tracking systems, and adherence to infection control guidelines. Prior processing experience and relevant education are preferred, with on-site work typical in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Central Sterile Processing Education Program with certificate or proof of completion.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech training program is acceptable.
• In lieu of education, 1 year experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments following Infection Control guidelines.
• Assembles instrument sets and documents missing items; reports unresolved issues.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment using autoclaves; records pre- and post-sterilization details.
• Documents all activities in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM) or in established manual systems.
• Observes and interprets biological, mechanical and chemical monitors; records results and initiates recalls.
• Issues items to customers and departments according to procedures.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of department equipment and reports repairs.
• Observes unfamiliar items and corrects variances in processing practice.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Surgical Technology

Decontamination

Instrument Assembly

Sterilization Procedures

Education

Central Sterile Processing Education Program with certificate

Surgical Tech training program

Tools

Sterrad Sterilizers

Steam Sterilizers

ETO Sterilizers

Instrument Tracking System (SPM)

Job description

Prisma Health in Greenville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, instrument prep and sterile issue to support patient care.

The role requires knowledge of cleaning and sterilizing instruments, documentation in tracking systems, and adherence to infection control guidelines. Prior processing experience and relevant education are preferred, with on-site work typical in a hospital setting.