Sterile Processing Technician I
About The Position
Provides on-site support for reprocessing surgical instruments and trays at contracted and ORC facilities, in compliance with applicable regulatory standards and facility goals and policies. The role supports all stages of reusable medical supply and instrumentation reprocessing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage. The technician learns and works in assigned department areas, operates sterile processing equipment, and assembles basic instrument trays according to quality and production standards. The listed shift is 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position follows established procedures, reports broken or missing instruments, and refers decisions outside its scope to the Manager or STERIS leadership. The technician participates in facility in-services and educational offerings and responds to leadership requests to prioritize instrumentation for customer needs. STERIS describes the role as an opportunity to contribute to patient care and offers career development opportunities. The position is open until filled.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 6 months to 1+ years of SPD or transferable experience.
- Basic computer skills and aptitude.
- Ability to work daily in a fast-paced, high-pressure healthcare service environment.
- Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate flexibility across department areas to meet production demands.
- Some states require CRCST or CSPDT certification 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 operations 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 equipment, 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 outside the role’s scope of responsibility to the Manager and/or STERIS leadership.
- Report broken or missing instrumentation.
- Participate in in-services and educational offerings provided by STERIS at the facility.
- Respond to STERIS leadership requests and help ensure requested instrumentation is prioritized and available for customer needs.
- Work flexibly across department areas and communicate professionally with hospital staff, customers, and company employees.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Eligible for bonus participation.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
