Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified

About the role

Responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating instrumentation in the Sterile Processing Services department at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.
• Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
• Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.
• Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.
• Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.
• Stores sterile containers in identified location.
• Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.
• Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.
• Assists other team members as needed.
• Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and/or airborne contaminants/diseases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Sterile Processing experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation with base pay within the listed range, premium pay (shift, on‑call, etc.), incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Pay

$19.80 - $29.70 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday, 11:00 am–7:30 pm.