Sterile Processing Technician

Job description

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina , AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:
To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.
AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.
Performs a variety of routine tasks involving collection, inspection, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Cleans instruments manually and mechanically.
• Processes instruments through washer/decontaminators and ultrasonic washers.
• Maintains proper load identification information for items being sterilized via Censitrac system.
• Conducts or assists with sterilizer testing.
• Unpacks weekly surgical supplies and sends to OR sterile core.
• Maintains adequate inventory of sterile and nonsterile patient care items.
• Adheres to all regulatory agency standards per instruction (DNV, JCAHO, AAMI, OSHA, DHEC,
• AORN, CMS, ISO, and ANSI).

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instrumentation and surgical procedures.
• Obtain certification in sterile processing within one year of hire.

Benefits *
• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings.
• Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning.
• Free Financial Counseling.
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Development.
• For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available for positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher.