Lead Sterile Processing Technician – HSPA-Certified

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 2,876,000 - 4,283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital is seeking a Central Processing Technician. The role covers cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments across multiple specialties with potential cross-training.

Levels 1–3 describe progressive responsibilities, including teaching and mentoring new SPD staff. Must obtain HSPA certification within the first year; Idaho/Utah state regulations apply. Competitive hourly pay and full benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Must attain Central Processing Certification from HSPA within one year of hire.
• Central Processing Certification from HSPA required for Level 2–3.
• Experience with Sterile Processing Department software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect basic to advanced surgical instruments.
• Identify, assemble, wrap, label and sterilize instruments across 1–4+ specialties.
• Perform inventory duties and issue sterile supplies to hospital areas.
• Maintain documentation and record keeping per State and Federal regulations.
• Coach and precept students and new SPD Techs.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Customer Service

Vendor Relationships

Sterilization Techniques

Equipment Operations

Disinfecting

Surgical Instrumentation

Sterile Processing

Education

High School Diploma

CER or CIS certification (Level 3)

Tools

Sterile Processing software

Job description

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital is seeking a Central Processing Technician. The role covers cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments across multiple specialties with potential cross-training.

Levels 1–3 describe progressive responsibilities, including teaching and mentoring new SPD staff. Must obtain HSPA certification within the first year; Idaho/Utah state regulations apply. Competitive hourly pay and full benefits accompany the role.