Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illnesses while advancing the field of neuroscience.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the proper care and sterilization of surgical instruments. This includes maintaining inventory by ordering, monitoring and receiving supplies and equipment for the surgery center.

Our employees are our best asset, and that is why we offer an excellent benefit package for full-time employees. We want you to have the resources you need to take care of your family, grow your career, and invest in your future. We offer Medical, Dental and Vision options through BCBS of TN, a Health Savings Plan (HSA) with a dollar-for-dollar company match, company paid life and disability insurance, and a 401K with a 3% match and 10% profit sharing contribution. Not to mention Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues based on hours worked per week and holidays are paid in addition to PTO.

We are a single specialty ASC with flexibility of staffing, NO call, NO holidays and NO regularly scheduled weekends.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Assemble supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards, adhering to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area
• Maintain a clean and orderly centra processing area (e.g., shelves, counters equipment)
• Check equipment indicators for proper functioning
• Perform required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintain logs accordingly to establish policy/procedure
• Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for the overall surgery center
• Responsible for filling in breaks and lunch relief in the operating room (OR)

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of sterile technique program
• One (1) year experience or training in sterile processing environment

Preferred:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Experience working in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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