Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician provides sterile instruments and decontaminated, safe equipment for patients of all ages under the supervision of a Patient Care Manager/Coordinator or Chief Technician. The role cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instruments; tests, operates, and monitors sterilization equipment; documents and maintains sterilization records; assembles surgical supplies; and decontaminates, disinfects, and distributes patient care equipment.

The technician verifies patient charges, orders patient equipment and supplies, and uses computer equipment to meet supply needs, inquire about patient charges, and post or credit charges. The position requires knowledge of sterilization supplies, requirements, equipment, instruments, sterilization procedures, and the wrapping and repackaging of sterilized instruments, as well as safe handling and transport of items, hazardous materials, and sharps according to hospital procedures.

Duties must comply with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization requirements, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. The position requires accuracy, sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and effective working relationships. The technician must be able to function unsupervised in a conscientious manner and work flexible hours. The role is located at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, with travel to another facility within the SRHS service area as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrated ability to use sterilization equipment and instruments, arrange instruments on surgical trays, follow written instructions, perform multiple tasks, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to function unsupervised in a conscientious manner, set priorities, attend closely to details, and adapt to change.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue and to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Certification is recommended within two years of employment.
• Central Service, OR Instrument/Supply, and computer entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Test, operate, and monitor sterilization equipment.
• Document and maintain sterilization records.
• Assemble surgical supplies.
• Decontaminate, disinfect, and distribute patient care equipment.
• Verify accurate patient charges; order patient equipment and supplies; and use computer equipment to fulfill supply needs, inquire about charges, and post or credit charges.
• Handle, contain, organize, transport, and dispose of items, hazardous materials, and sharp objects according to hospital procedures.
• Arrange instruments on surgical trays and wrap or repackage sterilized instruments.
• Perform duties in accordance with SRHS procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable governing guidance and publications.

What This Job Offers

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