Evening Sterile Processing Tech - Instrument Inventory

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will pick, stock, assemble case carts, and organize instruments to support surgical volume while adhering to hospital policies and infection control standards.

This fast-paced role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork with nursing and OR staff, and consistent compliance with standard precautions to prevent

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room.
• Understanding of sterilization processes and infection-control standards.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring instrument availability for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments on labeled shelves for easy access.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily to maintain inventory.
• Adheres to infection control policies and standard precautions to prevent infections.
• Returns and dispenses supplies within requested time frames with accuracy.
• Performs inventory checks and replenishes expired items on carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to track missing equipment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Operating room support

Job description

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will pick, stock, assemble case carts, and organize instruments to support surgical volume while adhering to hospital policies and infection control standards.

This fast-paced role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork with nursing and OR staff, and consistent compliance with standard precautions to prevent