Sterile Processing Technician I

STERIS•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, the Sterile Processing Technician I provides on-site support for reprocessing surgical instruments and trays at contracted and ORC facilities. The work must comply with applicable Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, DNV, AAMI, and AORN standards, as well as facility goals and policies. The technician supports the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage. The role learns and works across assigned areas, operates sterile-processing machinery, assembles basic instrument trays, and follows established procedures. The technician reports broken or missing instruments, participates in facility education, and supports STERIS leadership in prioritizing instrumentation for customer needs. The listed shift is 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. STERIS describes itself as a global provider of products and services supporting patient care, with an emphasis on infection prevention. This full-time position offers a stated pay range of $18.90–$24.46 and is eligible for bonus participation. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months to more than one year of SPD or transferable experience.
Basic computer skills and aptitude.
Ability to work daily in a fast-paced, high-pressure healthcare service environment.
Professional communication with hospital staff, customers, and company employees through all forms of communication.
Ability to be a team player and demonstrate flexibility to work in all department areas.
In some states, CRCST or CSPDT certification is required as a prerequisite; where required, maintain certification by completing 12 continuing education credit hours annually.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program.
Medical instrument knowledge.
Knowledge of sterilization and processing equipment.
Awareness of LEAN concepts and ability to apply them in the work environment.

Responsibilities

Support daily reprocessing activities for reusable medical supplies and instrumentation, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage.
Learn and train in assigned sterile-processing areas and follow applicable professional standards and regulations.
Operate department machinery, including cart washers, instrument washers, steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic equipment, and drying cabinets.
Assemble basic instrument trays according to quality and production standards.
Use established policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
Refer decisions beyond the scope of personal responsibilities to the Manager or STERIS leadership, as appropriate.
Report broken or missing instrumentation.
Participate in facility in-services and educational offerings provided by STERIS.
Respond to STERIS leadership requests and help ensure requested instrumentation is prioritized and available for customer needs.
Work flexibly across department areas as needed to meet production demands.