Sterilization & Instrument Prep Specialist

Holston Medical Group; Kingsport (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Holston Medical Group in Kingsport, TN seeks a Sterilization Control professional to sterilize instruments, prepare sets, and maintain a sterile surgical environment.

You will operate autoclaves, wrap and store supplies, assist in recovery areas, and ensure post‑procedure care instructions are communicated when needed. High school diploma required; CPR certification preferred; prior experience in a surgical setting a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification and capability to initiate CPR in emergencies.
• Knowledge of sterile technique principles.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize instruments, supplies, and wrapping; store items for use.
• Assist in preparing surgical sets and maintaining sterile equipment.
• Operate autoclave and ensure aseptic technique in the surgery center.
• Monitor recovery rooms and assist with post‑operative instructions as needed.
• Communicate supply and equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Perform duties independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Autoclave operation

Sterile technique

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Job description

Job Category: Clinical Technical NonExempt

Explore opportunities with Holston Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Holston Medical Group combines the personal feel of a community-based practice with the strength, resources and career opportunities of a leading national health care organization. As a multispecialty clinic offering care across northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, our teams deliver high‑quality, value‑based care that exceeds expectations while making care easier, more affordable and more accessible. Join us and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Pay Range: $15.48 - $20.04

General Summary:
The Sterilization Control is responsible for sterilizing instruments, supplies, and wrapping/storing these items until ready for use. This position distributes supplies, instruments, and equipment used in patient care. This position also cleans rooms ensuring a sterile atmosphere for surgery and patient care. They assemble both sterile and nonsterile equipment, as well as check and adjust it to ensure that it is working properly. The Sterilization Control will be responsible for monitoring recovery rooms, changing gauze after thepatient'sprocedure, going over post-operative instructions with patient and driver and escorting the patient to their vehicles (if needed).

Main Responsibilities:

Preparing medical equipment and instruments for decontamination

Operating equipment to clean, disinfect and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment

Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage and wear and tear

Unpacking, checking and stocking new equipment, instruments and devices

Delivering equipment and supplies to all areas of the facility

Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures

Maintaining accurate records of when items undergo sterilization

Monitoring temperature and humidity conditions within storage areas

Communicates supply and equipment repairs to proper personnel

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Prior experience preferred

Current CPR certification and capable of initiating cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in times of emergency

Knowledge of principles of sterile technique

Knowledge of aseptic/sterilization/disinfection techniques, procedures, supplies, and equipment

Knowledge of what factors can violate the integrity of sterile package

Physical/Mental Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential : Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues for different purposes and different context.

Marginal: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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