Night Shift Sterile Processing Tech - Full-Time

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift. You will prepare instruments and trays, sterilize equipment, and support surgical teams to ensure safe patient care.

The role requires experience in sterile processing, certification within 1 year (CRCST/CSPDT/CER), and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits and union representation.

Qualifications

• 3+ months of Sterile Processing experience or related role (Veterinary/Dental/Surgical support).
• National Sterile Processing/Distribution Certification within 1 year of hire: CRCST, CSPDT, or other recognized cert.
• CER certification within 1 year of hire if working in PHMG.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical instruments, procedure trays, and medical equipment for patient care.
• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments according to established standards.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment safely and accurately.
• Ensure correct instruments and supplies are provided for scheduled procedures.
• Organize and restock department inventory and sterile supplies.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble instrument sets to ensure quality and readiness.
• Maintain sterilization equipment and report concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with team members across procedural and surgical services.

Skills

Sterile Processing knowledge

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

CRCST (HSPA) Certification

CSPDT (CBSPD) Certification

CER Certification

High School Diploma

National Central Service Technician program

Job description

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift. You will prepare instruments and trays, sterilize equipment, and support surgical teams to ensure safe patient care.

The role requires experience in sterile processing, certification within 1 year (CRCST/CSPDT/CER), and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits and union representation.