What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at AnMed?
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.
Location: AnMed · NC - CSPD - OR
Schedule: Full-time