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Draslovka

Process Technology Engineer

Memphis, TN

Job Posting Title - Process Technology Engineer summary Provides technical leadership to drive and improve process safety, reliability, capability and productivity of the sodium cyanide operating ...

Covenant Health

STERILE PROC TECH II

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Overview Sterile Processing Tech PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts Fort Sanders Regional Overview: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise ...

Covenant Health

STERILE PROC TECH II

Knoxville, TN

Sterile Processing Tech PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts Fort Sanders Regional Overview: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with ...

Covenant Health

STERILE PROC TECH II

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Overview Sterile Processing Tech Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift 10:00pm-6:30am Fort Sanders Regional Overview: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized ...

Covenant Health

STERILE PROC TECH II

Knoxville, TN

Sterile Processing Tech Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift 10:00pm-6:30am Fort Sanders Regional Overview: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for ...

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What is a processing tech?

A processing tech is a worker responsible for handling, preparing, and managing materials or products in manufacturing, healthcare, or laboratory settings. They often operate specialized equipment, follow safety protocols, and ensure quality control during processing tasks.

What jobs pay $10,000 a month without a degree?

Processing technicians typically do not earn $10,000 a month without specialized experience or certifications. High-paying roles that can reach this level often involve sales, entrepreneurship, or skilled trades such as real estate, software development, or certain technical fields where experience and skills are prioritized over formal degrees.

Will AI replace sterile processing techs?

Processing technicians play a critical role in sterilizing and preparing medical instruments, and their work requires attention to detail and adherence to safety standards. While AI and automation can assist with certain tasks, they are unlikely to fully replace sterile processing techs due to the need for human oversight, judgment, and quality control in sterile processing environments.

Can you make 6 figures as a sterile processing technician?

Sterile processing technicians typically earn salaries below six figures, with most earning between $35,000 and $55,000 annually. Reaching a six-figure income usually requires additional certifications, experience, or advancement into supervisory or specialized roles within healthcare facilities.
What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Processing Tech jobs? Cities in Tennessee with the most Processing Tech job openings:
Infographic showing various Processing Tech job openings in Tennessee as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 9% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.
Sterile Processing Tech, Central Sterile - Maryville, Full-Time, Variable

Sterile Processing Tech, Central Sterile - Maryville, Full-Time, Variable

Prisma Health

Maryville, TN • On-site

Full-time

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Prisma Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 336 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

403rd of 871 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs duties in Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection relating to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment to be used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments, supplies and equipment; sorts and inspects for damage and reports needed repairs. Selects the mode of decontamination best suited for items on hand. Assembles, prepares and packages instrument trays, surgical instruments, equipment, and specialty items. Determines the appropriate sterilization or disinfection method and follows appropriate steps for reprocessing. Follows strict documentation guidelines for tray management, biological/chemical test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing steps.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference

  • Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods, as applicable.

  • Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets.  Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly.  Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets and reports any unresolved issues.

  • Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators.  Reprocesses equipment via high level disinfection as appropriate.  Loads and operates machinery in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized.

  • Documents all activities related to instrument/equipment decontamination, assembly, disinfection, and sterilization in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.

  • Observe and interpret biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing.  Record results and maintains required records.  Initiates recalls as required.

  • Issues items to customers and departments according to established procedures.

  • Observes and reports to supervisor any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Is self-directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.

  • Models Prisma Health behavior expectations.  Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members.  Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Completion of job-related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.

  • Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

  • In lieu of the education requirement only, will accept High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience in a hospital or clinical setting.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • Certification as either: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association); OR CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) preferred.

  • Applicants without sterile processing certification are required to obtain CRCST certification via HSPA within two (2) years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • NA

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80018007 Central Sterile - Maryville

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