Night Shift Sterile Processing Tech — $10K Sign-On

CHS Career Site; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Sterile Process Tech for a full-time night shift (11pm–7:40am) in Valparaiso, IN. The role prepares, sterilizes, and assembles medical instruments and supplies, ensuring compliance with decontamination protocols and quality standards.

The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, PTO, life insurance, and a competitive overall compensation package.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role.
• CRCST or CSPDT certifications required for hires on/after 2026-07-01.

Responsibilities

• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assemble complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distribute medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Operate all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Assist in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
• Provide guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
• Conduct quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
• Ensure proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Adhere to standard precautions, including PPE, to maintain a safe work environment and prevent infection spread.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtain a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to stay current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Documentation

Training

Regulatory standards

Infection control

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Sterile Process Tech for a full-time night shift (11pm–7:40am) in Valparaiso, IN. The role prepares, sterilizes, and assembles medical instruments and supplies, ensuring compliance with decontamination protocols and quality standards.

The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, PTO, life insurance, and a competitive overall compensation package.