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Sterile Process Tech II - $2,500 sign-on bonus

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL · Birmingham, AL · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

2nd Shift

Pay

$2,500 sign-on bonus. Competitive salary and full benefits package.

Benefits

  • Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Educational Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Time Off

About the role

The Sterile Process Technician II prepares and assembles medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. This role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols, maintains sterile processing areas, performs quality assurance tasks, serves as a resource to junior staff, and contributes to process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Assemble complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
  • Distribute medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
  • Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
  • Operate all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and perform routine maintenance as needed.
  • Assist in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
  • Provide guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
  • Conduct quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
  • Ensure proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
  • Adhere to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe work environment and prevent the spread of infection.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Obtain a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role

Skills

  • 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

Qualifications

  • CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (required if hired on or after July 1, 2026)
  • CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (required if hired on or after July 1, 2026)

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