Certified Surgical Technician

Job ID: 000EFG

Tupelo

Clinical-Non Nursing - CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING

Full Time - Night

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

JOB SUMMARY
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sterilization, and proper assembly of surgical instruments and medical equipment used throughout the healthcare facility. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention and patient safety by adhering to established protocols and standards for decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilization.
Technicians work closely with surgical teams, nursing staff, and other departments to maintain inventory, manage instrument trays, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies. Attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization techniques, and commitment to quality control are essential to success in this position.

JOB FUNCTIONS
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 applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues

Adheres to all accrediting agencies guidelines (ex. DNV, OSHA, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS Education

Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/Preferred

Associate's DegreeGraduate of an accredited scholl of Operatin Room Technician or Sterile Processing programRequired
Or
High School Diploma or GED Equivalentwith a minimum of 4 years experience in healthcare or hospital setting in addition to any required work experienceRequired

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime Frame****Required/
Preferred

CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician
within 1 YearRequired

Work Experience

Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred

1-3 years1 year of work experiencePreferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiency
Must organize and prioritize work assignments.RequiredN/A
Interacts daily with patients, central sterile processing and O.R. staff and surgeons.RequiredN/A
Must have good communication skills and reflect and positive caring attitude toward customers and co-workers.RequiredN/A
Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment.RequiredN/A
Must be able to provide information regarding instruments and equipment and sterilization techniques.RequiredN/A

SCOPE
Freedom To Act:
Problem Solving:
Impact:
Financial Responsibility:

• Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
• Approval Responsibility:
• P & L Responsibility:
• Assets Controlled:
• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
• Total Financial Responsibility:
  Budget Responsibility
• Primary Budget Responsibility:
• Shared Budget Responsibility:

Benefits A****vailable
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician

You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Surgical Technology

You must have a Associates or higher