Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Central Service Tech for Sterile Processing at its Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, FL. Your role will involve cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments to ensure compliance with safety standards. A High School diploma or equivalent experience is required, along with certification from HSPA or CBSPD.

Ascension offers comprehensive health coverage, financial security, career growth opportunities, and other benefits that enhance employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Central Service Tech credential from HSPA or CBSPD required.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Inspect and assemble instrument trays accurately.
• Operate sterilization equipment to maintain compliance.
• Prepare case cart supplies efficiently.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives through audits.

Skills

Sterile Processing techniques

Infection prevention

Quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital

Department: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Day| Full-time | 7:30am - 4pm | Holidays and call required

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established safety standards and manufacturer Instructions for Use.
• Inspect and assemble instrument trays accurately to ensure surgical teams have the correct instruments and supplies for each procedure.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment to maintain compliance with infection prevention and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain inventory levels and prepare case cart supplies efficiently to support seamless surgical and procedural operations.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives by performing audits and helping maintain high standards across the sterile processing department.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.