Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time

The Staff Pad•Helena, MT

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing medical supplies, equipment, and endoscopes in accordance with established infection control practices. The position supports daily departmental operations and requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining professional relationships across hospital departments. The technician follows cleaning and sterilization procedures, manages multiple tasks and deadlines, applies knowledge of medical terminology and equipment, and uses basic computer skills. The role also involves providing empathetic, nonjudgmental patient care and customer service. The schedule is full-time.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology and equipment nomenclature.
Familiarity with cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization.
Understanding of departmental operations.
Basic computer skills.
Strong attention to detail and procedural accuracy.
Organizational skills and ability to manage stress and deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure, collaborate professionally, and learn new duties.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Certification preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize medical supplies, equipment, and endoscopes.
Follow infection control, cleaning, and sterilization procedures.
Support daily departmental operations.
Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stressful situations.
Collaborate with hospital departments and maintain positive customer relationships.
Adapt to new procedures, learn assigned duties, and respond to changing needs.
Apply knowledge of medical terminology and equipment.
Use basic computer skills.
Provide empathetic, nonjudgmental patient care and customer service.