Senior Sterile Processing Tech II – Growth & Benefits

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to join our team in Alaska. The role involves cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing instruments, with responsibility for assembly, packing, and storage of sterile supplies.

You will monitor sterilization indicators, operate related equipment, and contribute to quality improvements while mentoring staff and ensuring accurate inventory and documentation. A strong focus on infection control and privacy is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role.
• CRCST and CSPDT certifications required for hires after July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assembles complex instrument trays and sets for procedures.
• Distributes supplies within the facility with proper documentation.
• Monitors and documents results of sterilization indicators and addresses issues.
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Identifies process gaps and supports quality improvements.
• Provides guidance to Sterile Process Technician I staff and on-the-job training.
• Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and escalates issues as needed.
• Manages inventory and maintains logs for usage, expiration, and testing results.
• Follows PPE and safety protocols to prevent infection.
• Maintains health information privacy per hospital policies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Documentation

Equipment operation

Regulatory standards

Infection control

Training others

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to join our team in Alaska. The role involves cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing instruments, with responsibility for assembly, packing, and storage of sterile supplies.

You will monitor sterilization indicators, operate related equipment, and contribute to quality improvements while mentoring staff and ensuring accurate inventory and documentation. A strong focus on infection control and privacy is essential.