Sterile Processing Technician

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

Responsible for the collection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Supports surgical services and hospital units by ensuring the availability of sterile instruments and supplies while adhering to regulatory standards. Works under the guidance of a certified technician or supervisor while completing certification requirements.

Essential Functions

• Collect and decontaminate used instruments and equipment
• Inspect and assemble surgical instrument sets
• Operate autoclaves and sterilization equipment safely
• Maintain inventory and storage of sterile supplies
• Follow infection control guidelines (AAMI, AORN, OSHA)
• Communicate effectively with surgical and nursing teams
• Document sterilization cycles and quality control checks
• Assist with case cart assembly and distribution

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Physical ability to lift and transport instruments and supplies
• Commitment to learning and achieving certification

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of or enrollment in a central sterile processing program preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification not required upon hire

Experience

• Previous experience in healthcare or sterile processing environment preferred