Facilty: Baptist Health Shelby

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: Evenings

Being a Sterile Processing Tech  is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance 
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP) 
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance 
• Car Insurance 
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

 ALL benefits start day one

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

 At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more. 

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being. 

Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish! 

Position Summary

Responsible for cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment.

Essential Functions

• The Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Operations Specialist, or SPD Supervisor, must be able to work cooperatively with other members of the Surgical and Sterile Processing Team.
• Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Able to complete tasks as assigned and use the appropriate resources and references available for processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Using attained knowledge of sterilization processes, the Sterile Processing Technician will begin to learn to work independently in an ever-changing technical environment.
• Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and an understanding of sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument tray for surgical case carts according to pick lists or surgeon’s preference cards.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

Within first year of employment:

• Successful completion of the SPD Readiness Course.

Experience

 None.