Certified Instrument Technician - Multiple SPD Openings

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO Plan

Onsite Health services

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Life Disability Insurance

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a Certified Instrument Technician II to join our Sterile Processing team. You will ensure decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and case pick are performed safely and on time to support surgical services.

We offer full-time day, evening, and night shifts with competitive pay ($22.78–$29.62/hour plus shift differential). If you value precision, teamwork, and patient safety, join our mission to care for Southwest Florida.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months Sterile Processing experience.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification (HSPA CRCST or CBSPD) required.
• Read, write, and speak English for work-related communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competency across decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and case pick.
• Ensure instrumentation is processed accurately, safely, and on time to support surgical services.
• Follow Lee Health policies and industry standards (AAMI, APIC, AORN).
• Participate in team huddles and contribute ideas to improve quality.
• Support training and precepting of team members as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and teamwork in the department.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location:Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Florida

Department: Sterile Processing

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Day, Evening, & Night Shifts Available

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $22.78 - $29.62 / hour PLUS Shift differential for Evening and Night Shifts

Your Precision Powers Every Procedure

At Lee Health, we know safe surgery starts long before a patient enters the OR. Our Sterile Processing team plays a critical role in protecting patients and supporting our surgical teams with precision, reliability, and care. If you take pride in quality, teamwork, and doing work that truly matters, this is where your skills make a difference every single day.

As a Certified Instrument Technician II, youll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering safe, high-quality instrumentation that supports exceptional patient outcomes.

What Youll Do:

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing leadership team, you will:

Maintain competency across all core Sterile Processing functions:

• Decontamination
• Instrument Assembly
• Sterilization
• Case Pick

Ensure instrumentation is processed accurately, safely, and on time to support surgical services

Follow all Lee Health policies, system protocols, and industry standards including AAMI, APIC, and AORN

Participate in team huddles and contribute ideas that support continuous improvement and quality initiatives

Support training and precepting of team members as needed

Help maintain a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork within the department

Why Join Lee Health?

Lee Health is a trusted, community-focused health system serving Southwest Florida. Were committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. Here, your work directly supports patient safety, surgical excellence, and the well-being of our community.

Youll find:

• A team that values collaboration and respect
• A workplace focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow your skills in a high-impact clinical support role
• The chance to be part of something bigger than a job - a mission to care for our community

Your Benefit Options:

• Affordable insurance benefits with family coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Free onsite Employee Health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite child day care centers
• Life Disability Insurance
• Education assistance and PSLF eligible
• Market competitive rates
• Collaborative Team
• Community Focused Reputation
• Supplemental benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc)

If youre detail-driven, dependable, and passionate about patient safety, wed love to have you on our team.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum 6 months Sterile Processing experience required.

Licensure: none

Certifications: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certification

Other: Read, write, and speak English for work related communication