Sterile Processing Technician I

Overview

Shift: Full-time; 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation.

Join a dedicated healthcare team where your attention to detail directly supports patient safety and surgical excellence. As a Sterile Processing Technician I, you will play a critical role in the reprocessing, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll help ensure compliance with industry standards, support quality initiatives, and contribute to seamless clinical operations while continuing to grow your skills through ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment following manufacturer guidelines and infection prevention standards.
• Operate washer/disinfectors and other decontamination equipment to ensure safe, effective instrument processing.
• Accurately assemble instrument trays using count sheets and tray content lists.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality, removing damaged items and coordinating repairs as needed.
• Perform sterilization and high-level disinfection using steam, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, and other approved methods.
• Configure, test, monitor, and maintain sterilization equipment to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain organized, sterile storage and work areas that support safe handling and distribution of supplies.
• Deliver processed instruments and supplies to designated storage locations for timely clinical use.
• Complete detailed documentation throughout the reprocessing cycle to ensure traceability, quality assurance, and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and stay current on sterilization, infection prevention, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: At least one (1) year of sterile processing experience is preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Certified Registered Central Service Technician – The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Central Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) – Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc. (CBSPD) preferred. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required. IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire. IL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.