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

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 10K

Health coverage (medical, dental, and

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay & full benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Sterile Process Tech II for the night shift (11p–7:40a). The role requires preparing and assembling medical supplies with advanced sterilization skills while ensuring compliance with decontamination protocols.

You will support department operations, train junior staff, and contribute to process improvements in sterile processing services. A strong attention to quality, documentation, and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment effectively.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control and documentation tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues with sterilization processes or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Operates all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and performs routine maintenance as needed.
• Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
• Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Regulatory & infection control

Job description

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Sterile Process Tech II for the night shift (11p–7:40a). The role requires preparing and assembling medical supplies with advanced sterilization skills while ensuring compliance with decontamination protocols.

You will support department operations, train junior staff, and contribute to process improvements in sterile processing services. A strong attention to quality, documentation, and regulatory standards is essential.