Sterile Processing Clerk - Midlands Orthopaedics Surgery Center

Sterile Processing Clerk – Midlands Orthopaedics Surgery Center

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$22.00/hr – $30.00/hr

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Our team of 15,000+ professionals works to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care.

As part of Optum, SCA Health redefines specialty care by developing patient‑centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
Clinical quality, Integrity, Service excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous improvement, and Inclusion.

Our values shape our culture and inform every action. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. You’ll have the opportunity to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise and shares a common mission to improve health care in America.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Visit why-sca to learn more.

The Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) is responsible for maintaining instruments and equipment in an optimal fashion and preparing instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies for the surgical patient.

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Applies knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Adheres to standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment after use, returns them to the appropriate area, and ensures proper sequencing for storage and processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment, maintaining the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Performs crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management according to facility policy and management guidance.

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high‑level disinfection technologies with industry‑standard principles and practices required.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required, or documentation of current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing preferred.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Columbia, SC, South Carolina, United States.

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