Sterile Processing Technician PRN - University Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated individual to manage the decommissioning and decontamination of surgical items. This role requires a high school diploma and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include performing proper sterilization methods, cleaning equipment, and ensuring a well-organized workspace. The ideal candidate must communicate effectively and maintain regular attendance. Competitive hours available with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Stand for long periods, communicate effectively, and learn quickly.
• Ability to work within a team and multi-task as necessary.
• Regular attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Decommission and decontaminate surgical/clinic items and instrumentation.
• Retrieve soiled supplies and equipment as needed.
• Perform inspection and assembly of equipment and instruments.
• Select and document appropriate sterilization methods.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Effective communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Prompt attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

• Utilize approved PPE as appropriate to decommission and decontaminate surgical/clinic items and instrumentation.
• Retrieve soiled supplies/equipment from soiled holding areas from various departments throughout the hospital per schedule and as needed.
• Sort, disassemble, select and perform the correct process to decontaminate items; clean, maintain, and operate a variety of decontamination equipment.
• Select appropriate High Level Disinfection method (manual or automatic) for heat sensitive instruments, equipment or flexible endoscopes; document receipt and work on tracking software.
• Inspect and assemble all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe; verify items are functional, free of debris.
• Identify and place appropriate internal indicator as required; maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Interpret package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle (Steam, Low Temperature, or other); inspect packages to ensure indicators and labels are affixed.
• Load sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing including routine sterilizer testing (biological monitoring, leak test, etc.).
• Escalate positive results as appropriate; remove and inspect items from sterilizer using approved methods to preserve package integrity.
• Maintain proper body mechanics when moving equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs and autoclave carts up to 200 lbs; stand for long periods; attend regularly; learn new skill sets quickly and perform consistently with accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with a courteous and professional attitude; work within a team environment; multi‑task as critical; work schedule as defined with overtime as required; perform related duties as required.

Employee Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to stand for long periods of time, regular and prompt attendance, ability to learn new skill sets quickly, ability to communicate effectively, ability to work within a team environment, ability to multi‑task, ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.