Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Sterilization

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama Health System seeks a Sterile Processing professional to support decontamination, disinfection, inspection and assembly of medical instruments. You will follow standard procedures, operate sterilizers, and ensure packaging integrity and traceable documentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to stand for long periods. This position offers on-site work in Mobile, AL with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved PPE as appropriate.
• Retrieves soiled supplies/equipment from soiled holding areas from various departments throughout the hospital per schedule and as needed; sort, disassemble, select and perform correct process to decontaminate items.
• Follow established procedures to select appropriate High Level Disinfection method (steam/low temp) for heat sensitive instruments, equipment or endoscopes.
• Document receipt and all work in tracking software in a timely manner.
• Inspect and assemble instrument sets following recipes; verify items are functional and complete.
• Identify missing items and escalate to Supervisor.
• Document sterilization results and perform routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring and leak tests.
• Adhere to hospital policies and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Stand for long periods and assist with heavy equipment as needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Equipment handling

Documentation tracking software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Job description

University of South Alabama Health System seeks a Sterile Processing professional to support decontamination, disinfection, inspection and assembly of medical instruments. You will follow standard procedures, operate sterilizers, and ensure packaging integrity and traceable documentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to stand for long periods. This position offers on-site work in Mobile, AL with opportunities for training and advancement.