Evenings Sterile Processing Tech — Help Protect Patients

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure availability of sterile instruments and equipment across surgical services.

You will operate autoclaves, decontaminate and inspect instrument sets, and support regulatory standards in a team-focused environment. The role emphasizes following infection control guidelines, maintaining inventory, and documenting cycles, with opportunities for growth and certification while training is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of or enrollment in central sterile processing program preferred.
• Certification not required upon hire.
• Previous experience in healthcare or sterile processing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and decontaminate used instruments and equipment.
• Inspect and assemble surgical instrument sets.
• Operate autoclaves and sterilization equipment safely.
• Maintain inventory and storage of sterile supplies.
• Follow infection control guidelines (AAMI, AORN, OSHA).
• Communicate effectively with surgical and nursing teams.
• Document sterilization cycles and quality control checks.
• Assist with case cart assembly and distribution.

Skills

Follow detailed instructions

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Certification readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central sterile processing program preferred

Tools

Autoclaves

Sterilization equipment

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure availability of sterile instruments and equipment across surgical services.

You will operate autoclaves, decontaminate and inspect instrument sets, and support regulatory standards in a team-focused environment. The role emphasizes following infection control guidelines, maintaining inventory, and documenting cycles, with opportunities for growth and certification while training is