Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
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Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
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Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
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Involved in engineering and administration of projects, in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or in other Business Unit departments. Reports to: Project Engineer or Engineer Essential Duties ...
Involved in engineering and administration of projects, in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or in other Business Unit departments. Reports to: Project Engineer or Engineer Essential Duties ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred. * 6 months - 1+ years of SPD or transferrable experience required. * Some states require CRCST or CSPDT certification as a ...
Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred. * 6 months - 1+ years of SPD or transferrable experience required. * Some states require CRCST or CSPDT certification as a ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues. * Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages. * Prioritize add-on ...
Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred. * 6 months - 1+ years of SPD or transferrable experience required. * Some states require CRCST or CSPDT certification as a ...
Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred. * 6 months - 1+ years of SPD or transferrable experience required. * Some states require CRCST or CSPDT certification as a ...
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An SPD (Sterile Processing Department) job involves cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment for surgeries and procedures. Technicians follow safety protocols to ensure all tools are free from contaminants, preventing infections in healthcare settings. They also track and organize instruments, maintain sterilization equipment, and adhere to hospital and regulatory guidelines. This role is critical in maintaining patient safety and supporting medical teams.
As an SPD Technician, your typical day includes receiving, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment. You'll also carefully inspect items for damage, document sterilization processes, and maintain inventory of sterile supplies. Collaboration with surgical and nursing teams is essential to ensure instruments are prepared and delivered promptly for scheduled procedures. The workload can be fast-paced, especially in hospitals with frequent surgeries, but you'll play a vital role in maintaining patient safety and supporting clinical teams. Over time, experienced technicians may take on lead roles or specialize in specific types of instruments or processes.
To excel as an SPD (Sterile Processing Department) Technician, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization procedures, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional certification such as the CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) preferred. Familiarity with automated sterilizers, tracking systems, and instrument decontamination equipment is often required. Reliability, organization, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential soft skills for the position. These abilities ensure surgical instruments are properly cleaned and sterilized, supporting patient safety and the smooth operation of healthcare facilities.

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Posted 3 days ago
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6.0
Based on 271 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
749th of 887 rated healthcare providers
The Surgery Department at North Alabama Shoals Hospital offers RNs a supportive, patient-focused environment where teamwork and high-quality care are at the center of everything they do. Nurses care for a diverse patient population, build strong clinical skills, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams in a department that values professional growth, compassion, and meaningful patient connections.
North Alabama Shoals Hospital, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on our Surgery Unit, you will play a vital role in our mission of Making Communities Healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in:
Board Runner Role:
Additional Duties:
The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator/Board Runner is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care in the perioperative setting. This role functions both as a circulator within assigned surgical cases and as a board runner, overseeing daily OR flow, staffing, and case progression to ensure safe, efficient operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Schedule: Full Time Days- No call or weekends
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
EEOC Statement
"North Alabama Shoals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.
Health care and social assistance
10,000+ Employees
Brentwood, TN, US
1999