<p>Now Hiring: Sterile Processor - Educator & Mentor Role</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sterile Processor with a passion for mentoring and educating entry-level staff. This role combines hands-on sterile processing responsibilities with leadership in training and shadowing new team members. If you're detail-oriented, safety-focused, and enjoy teaching others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Decontamination: Clean surgical instruments per manufacturer and departmental guidelines using washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, and AERs </li><li>Inspection: Ensure all instruments are clean, intact, functional, and complete after decontamination </li><li>Tray Assembly: Assemble trays using count sheets and tracking systems to ensure sterility and ease of use </li><li>Packaging: Package instruments per AAMI standards and manufacturer guidelines for aseptic presentation </li><li>Sterilization: Load sterilizers properly, run daily tests, and operate sterilizers per manufacturer instructions </li><li>Documentation: Record all sterilization data including biological, mechanical, and chemical indicators </li><li>Endoscope Processing: Follow manufacturer and industry standards for endoscope reprocessing </li><li>Cleanliness & Compliance: Maintain cleanliness of the department and equipment; ensure compliance with all safety and procedural standards </li><li>Education & Mentorship: Lead and educate entry-level staff through shadowing, training, and ongoing support </li></ul> <p>Required Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in sterile processing and instrument sterilization </li><li>Strong knowledge of AAMI standards and sterilization equipment </li><li>Experience in educating or mentoring new staff </li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills </li><li>Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement </li></ul> <p>Top Skills</p> <ul> <li>Sterile Processing </li><li>Sterilization Techniques </li><li>Staff Education & Shadowing </li></ul> <p>Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?</p> <p>Apply today and help shape the next generation of sterile processing professionals while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>