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University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Sterile Processing Tech I

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Knoxville, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$39,541 / year median in Tennessee

+15% projected growth

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Job Title:

Sterile Processing Tech I

Department:

Sterile Processing

Full/Part Time:

Full

Req Number:

UHS-36191

Position Summary:

Provides clean and sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment to surgery suites and other patient care areas. Decontaminates surgical items, assembles, sterilizes and distributes/inventory control. Certified Technicians may assume lead/supervisory responsibilities to ensure efficient operation and sterility assurance maintained. May assume additional on-going tasks/responsibilities, specifically assigned.

Position Qualification:

High School diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.