Senior Sterile Processing Tech: Instrumentation & OR Support

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing professional at Salem Hospital to lead decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will collaborate with surgical teams, guide technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and a minimum of 2 years’ hospital sterile processing experience. Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday–Friday; Location: Salem, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Certification required: CRCST or CSPDT.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in hospital sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sterile Processing Tech I & II duties including decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments, trays, and packs.
• Fill and deliver surgical case carts based on procedure requirements.
• Identify and report equipment, supply, or procedural issues.
• Assist in training and supporting Sterile Processing staff.
• Follow policies for biological/chemical monitoring, safety, and infection control.
• Clean and decontaminate used items using manual and mechanical methods.
• Assemble, sterilize, store, and handle surgical instrument trays and supplies.
• Maintain expert knowledge of sterile processing practices and instrument classification.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate vendor instrument sets for surgical cases; manage check-in/out and documentation.
• Collaborate with OR staff and verify usage instructions for loaner instruments.

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Salem Health is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing professional at Salem Hospital to lead decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will collaborate with surgical teams, guide technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and a minimum of 2 years’ hospital sterile processing experience. Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday–Friday; Location: Salem, Oregon.