Sterile Process Tech II

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Mountain Brook, AL

About The Position

The Sterile Process Technician II prepares and assembles medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. The role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and helps maintain sterile processing areas. The technician supports department operations through quality assurance, guidance for junior staff, and contributions to process improvements. The position also requires regular and reliable attendance, compliance with organizational policies and standards, protection of health information, and at least 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role.
Proficiency in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment effectively.
Strong attention to detail for quality control and documentation tasks.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.
Ability to identify and resolve issues with sterilization processes or equipment.
CRCST (Certified and Registered Central Service Technician) certification, if hired in the role on or after July 1, 2026; or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech) certification, if hired in the role on or after July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Clean, decontaminate, prepare, package, disinfect or sterilize, and store medical and surgical supplies and equipment according to established protocols and regulatory standards.
Assemble complex or specialized instrument trays and sets accurately for surgical procedures.
Distribute medical and surgical supplies to appropriate facility areas in a timely manner and document distribution.
Monitor, interpret, and document physical, chemical, and biological sterilization indicators, identifying and addressing potential issues.
Operate sterile processing equipment, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and perform routine maintenance as needed.
Identify process gaps and contribute to corrective actions or workflow improvements to improve service quality.
Guide and support Sterile Process Technician I staff, including providing on-the-job training when needed.
Conduct quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
Restock and replenish supplies and maintain accurate logs of usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
Follow standard precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment and prevent infection spread.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Complete a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.