Senior Sterile Processing Tech: Lead, Training & Quality

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Tech to ensure decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments for the OR. You will collaborate with surgical teams and guide junior staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required CRCST or CSPDT certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience with surgical instrumentation in sterile processing. Evening shift; full-time, non-exempt, Salem Hospital location.

Qualifications

• Must hold CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• Minimum 2 years related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital sterile processing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical setting and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sterile Processing 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 Sterile Processing staff and adherence to infection control policies.
• Coordinate vendor instrument sets for surgical cases and manage check-in/out documentation.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Surgical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Tech to ensure decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments for the OR. You will collaborate with surgical teams and guide junior staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required CRCST or CSPDT certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience with surgical instrumentation in sterile processing. Evening shift; full-time, non-exempt, Salem Hospital location.