Sterile Processing Careers at MUSC

The Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician is an entry-level role responsible for assisting with the cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment under close supervision. This position serves as a training and support role for individuals pursuing certification in sterile processing.

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing.  Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the   Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards, and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties, and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units.

Supports the daily operations in Sterile Processing and designated clinical departments. Performs Sterile Processing Technician II functions and assists with department educational needs such as in-services, preceptor/training, documentation of competencies and quality control.

Supports the daily operations in Sterile Processing and designated clinical departments. Performs Sterile Processing Technician II functions and assists with department educational needs such as in-services, preceptor/training, documentation of competencies and quality control.

Under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel, the Operating Room Assistant assists in providing direct patient care and tasks required for daily unit functions.

The Sterile Processing Supervisor provides operational and technical leadership for the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices. This role directly supervises Lead Technicians, Sterile Processing Technicians I, II, III, and Non-Certified Technicians, and is responsible for daily workflow coordination, staff competency, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer service to perioperative and procedural areas

The Sterile Processing Educator reports to the Sterile Processing Manager. Under limited supervision, the Sterile Processing Educator develops and conducts education programs that enable staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, rationales, certification and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals. The educator will also assist updating Instrument Tracking System Data and ensuring all scanning protocols are followed consistently.

The Sterile Processing Logistics Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the flow of surgical instruments and medical devices across Sterile Processing Department (SPD), Operating Rooms (OR), Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC), and offsite reprocessing locations. This role ensures timely delivery, accurate tracking, and efficient turnaround of instrumentation to support surgical schedules, optimize inventory utilization, and maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance.

The Logistics Manager serves as a key liaison between SPD, perioperative services, supply chain, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and external vendors. This position oversees instrument repair logistics, services agreements, tray building processes, tray inventory levels, and instrument depot operations while collaborating closely with SPD site managers on budget planning and with OR coordinators to align instrumentation needs with case demand.