Certified Sterile Processing Tech I: Build Safe Care

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K match

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician I to clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and devices. You will support safe patient care by following infection control standards, maintaining documentation, and ensuring traceability in a fast-paced environment.

This role suits detail-oriented individuals who value precision and continuous learning, with at least one year of sterile processing experience preferred and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience preferred.
• Certification within two years of hire: HSPA CSP/DS, CBSPD CSPDT, NBSTSA CST, or NCCT Surgical Technician (CRCST/CSPDT) acceptable when paired with CRCST/CSPDT

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment by performing decontamination, cleaning, assembly, inspection, sterilization, and storage in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and infection control standards.
• Operate and configure specialized decontamination and sterilization equipment, verify tray accuracy using content lists, and remove defective instruments from service for repair.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and deliver sterile supplies to designated storage locations to support seamless surgical operations.
• Monitor sterilization and decontamination equipment performance, complete required testing, and perform routine maintenance to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Accurately document each step of the reprocessing cycle to maintain traceability, meet regulatory requirements, and support quality assurance.
• Stay current on infection prevention standards, sterilization practices, and organizational policies through ongoing learning and training.

Skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician I to clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and devices. You will support safe patient care by following infection control standards, maintaining documentation, and ensuring traceability in a fast-paced environment.

This role suits detail-oriented individuals who value precision and continuous learning, with at least one year of sterile processing experience preferred and