Sterile Processing Tech II

Baptist Health • Homewood, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech II to work the weekend shift in the Main OR. The role requires national sterile processing certification and advanced knowledge of how surgical instrumentation functions during patient care. The technician processes and sterilizes surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies; supports safe infection-control practices; and contributes to instrument preparation and distribution for surgical cases.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Homewood community and beyond. Its services include specialized surgical care, stroke and cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, psychiatry, and women’s health. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Within the first year in the position, complete the SPD Readiness Course or hold national certification through HSPA or CBSPD.
• Maintain required continuing education units in accordance with the certifying body.
• Minimum of one year of sterile processing experience, or a minimum of nine months of experience with certification or completion of the SPD Readiness Course.

Responsibilities

• Apply high professional and ethical standards when making decisions throughout the sterilization process.
• Use knowledge of microbiology and infection control to determine appropriate processing methods for changing and highly technical patient-care instruments and equipment.
• Apply advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty.
• Perform decontamination of surgical instruments and a wide variety of patient equipment.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies requested by customer departments.
• Maintain daily records and conduct chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring related to sterilization processes.
• Participate in preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
• Distribute instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the surgery schedule, pick lists, and surgeons’ preference cards.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of instruments used during surgical procedures.
• Consult and work directly with the SPD Supervisor and/or SPD Operations Specialist regarding unit activities.
• Advocate for patients by selecting the correct and safest sterilization method for instruments and equipment used in patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment through specific infection-control procedures.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies and applicable standards.
• Comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans
• Dental plans
• Comprehensive vision plan
• Nearly five weeks of PTO for new full-time team members
• Voluntary PTO cash-in option
• Retirement savings plan with up to a 5% company match
• FSA and HSA plans
• Group term life insurance
• No-cost short-term and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Student loan repayment of $1,200 per year
• Four weeks of paid parental leave for benefits-eligible team members
• Fertility benefits up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum
• Adoption assistance up to $15,000 per child
• Back-up child care, elder care, and pet care
• Virtual and in-person tutoring services
• Well-being programs
• Discounts on cell phones, insurance, vacations, and more
• Benefits start on day one

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED