Senior Sterile Processing Tech & Team Lead

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health's Sterile Processing team in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a senior member to ensure instruments are decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized to high standards. You will collaborate with surgical teams and support quality improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least two years of hospital sterile processing experience. Work schedule is 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, Monday–Friday, full-time, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with surgical instrumentation 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 and standards for biological/chemical monitoring, safety, and infection control.
• Coordinate vendor instrument sets for surgical cases; manage check-in/out and documentation.
• Collaborate with OR staff and verify usage instructions for all loaner instruments.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrument assembly

Education

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

Salem Health's Sterile Processing team in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a senior member to ensure instruments are decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized to high standards. You will collaborate with surgical teams and support quality improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least two years of hospital sterile processing experience. Work schedule is 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, Monday–Friday, full-time, non-exempt.