Technician - Sterile Processing

Bingham Healthcare • Blackfoot, ID

17d

About The Position

Bingham Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated Sterile Processing Technician to join its Surgical Services team. The role is responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment used throughout the organization. It plays a critical role in infection prevention by ensuring instruments and supplies meet cleanliness, sterility, and quality standards before reaching patient care areas. The technician works collaboratively with Surgical Services and other clinical departments to ensure equipment and sterile supplies are available when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Idaho Driver's License required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to patient safety and quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sterile processing, healthcare, or related experience is preferred but not required.
• Sterile Processing certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor biological and chemical sterilization processes.
• Perform quality checks to ensure instruments meet safety and sterility standards.
• Rotate inventory and maintain appropriate supply levels to support patient care.
• Follow infection prevention, sterilization, and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Support efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections through proper instrument processing.
• Process, stock, and distribute sterile supplies throughout the organization.
• Deliver and retrieve sterile and contaminated instruments between Bingham Healthcare facilities.
• Assist with inventory management and supply organization.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services and other clinical departments to ensure timely availability of equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance options.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous PTO and sick leave starting day one.
• Employee wellness and support resources.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth and certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED