Sterile Processing Technician

**Overview**

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

**Responsibilities**

Monday- Friday 3rd shift 11p-7a

Surgery can be very scary for a patient. It’s our job to make sure surgical instruments are ready for use when needed. Our Sterile Processing Techs ensure that our instruments are sterile and clean while confirming equipment needed works properly. If you are a Sterile Processing Tech and want to start a new career with an amazing group of healthcare professionals see below what it takes to join our team.

What you’ll do:

+ Prepare surgical instruments by ensuring the equipment is clean and sterile

+ Clean assemble wrap and sterilize instrumentation used for surgery

+ Handles and processes surgical decontamination according to established policy/procedure

+ Serves as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and students

**Qualifications**

+ High school graduate

+ Preferred- Certified Sterile processing Central Sterile Program graduate Surgical Tech Student or Sterile processing work experience

**Pay Range**

$13.44 - $18.48 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.