Sterile Processing Technician - $22+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

**Instrument/Equipment Preparation:**

* Decontaminates,  sterilizes and prepares surgical instruments
* Decontaminates clinical equipment
* Distributes surgical instruments and clinical equipment
* Assures quality instrument set preparation
* Monitors and re-stocks supplies and equipment

**Communication:**

* Accurately and effectively communicates with Central Sterile Processing (CSP) and Surgical Staff

**Record-Keeping:**

* Monitors and records biological testing of sterilization processes

**Education:**

* Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs             

**Regulation**:

* Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
* Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues

**Requirements:**

* Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology required; or 5 yrs recent experience as ORT.
* Certified as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST); required (after 1 year of employment in position)
* Two months of orientation/training provided in the various instrument/equipment decontamination, sterilization,  and preparation; required
* Good written and verbal communication skills;  required
* Detail oriented; required
* Excellent stress-management skills; required
* Knowledge of a computerized instrument tracking system; desired
* Excellent interpersonal skills; required

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000AAU. Posted job title: Surgery Tech/Instrument Tech Ii

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.