Sterile Processing Technician — Second Shift

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, wrap, and containerize surgical instruments and equipment, and to sterilize or sanitize them as required. The role involves testing sterilization equipment and delivering instruments for surgeries and procedures.

Two areas—Decontamination and Processing—will be involved; accurate handling, safety, and adherence to procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in medical supply, surgical instruments, and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, cleaning, assembling, wrapping, and/or containerizing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Sterilization/sanitizing through steam, gas, plasmac or other required methods.
• Test and report issues with sterilization equipment.
• Prepare and deliver equipment and instruments for surgeries and procedures.
• Work in Decontamination and Processing areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Telephone skills

Education

High School diploma

Experience in medical supply and surgical instruments

Job description

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, wrap, and containerize surgical instruments and equipment, and to sterilize or sanitize them as required. The role involves testing sterilization equipment and delivering instruments for surgeries and procedures.

Two areas—Decontamination and Processing—will be involved; accurate handling, safety, and adherence to procedures are essential.