Experienced Sterile Processing Tech II — Evening Shift FT

CentraCare Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

CentraCare is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments. You will work in a high-acuity environment with instrument tracking technology and a focus on safety and quality.

The role supports surgical services and plays a critical part in patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining infection prevention standards, managing inventory, and collaborating with procedural teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization methods, surgical instrumentation, and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed technical instructions related to surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• CRCST certification preferred or ability to obtain within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Identify damaged instruments and ensure proper functionality before distribution.
• Assemble complex surgical instrument trays according to established standards.
• Operate sterilization equipment and instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Manage inventory and coordinate the availability of critical equipment and supplies.
• Support surgical and procedural teams by ensuring instruments are available accurately and on time.

Skills

Sterile Processing experience

Attention to detail

Infection prevention practices

Ability to follow detailed technical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

CentraCare is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments. You will work in a high-acuity environment with instrument tracking technology and a focus on safety and quality.

The role supports surgical services and plays a critical part in patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining infection prevention standards, managing inventory, and collaborating with procedural teams.