Evening Sterile Processing Tech — OR Instrument Specialist

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized instrumentation for operating rooms and procedures. You will pick, stock, and organize instruments according to policy.

You will monitor inventory, maintain infection control standards, and support patient safety by adhering to protocols in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Select and supply surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stock and assemble case carts, ensuring instrument availability for procedures.
• Organize and store sterilized instruments on labeled shelves for easy access.
• Monitor and restock supply shelves and carts daily to meet hospital needs.
• Adhere to infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Obtain, return, and dispense supplies and equipment within requested time frames.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization processes

Protocol adherence

Infection control

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced safety

Job description

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized instrumentation for operating rooms and procedures. You will pick, stock, and organize instruments according to policy.

You will monitor inventory, maintain infection control standards, and support patient safety by adhering to protocols in a fast-paced hospital environment.