SPD Tech – Sterile Processing Department

University of Vermont Health Network; New Jersey; On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Full benefits

Parking/shuttle

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network (UVMMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for the Medical Center in Burlington, VT. This full-time role covers day and evening shifts and focuses on cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments for cases.

Competitive hourly wage from $22.28 to $35.10, with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits. Certification support and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Sterile Processing / SPD / Central Sterile experience required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments.
• Operate autoclaves and washer/disinfectors.
• Prepare surgical case carts.
• Follow strict infection prevention standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Sterile processing

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Autoclaves

Washer/Disinfector

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Sterile Processing Dept

Full Time

Shift: Day/Eve

Salary Range: Min $22.28 Mid $28.69 Max $35.10

Support Every Surgery

As a Sterile Processing Tech , you ensure surgical instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and ready - playing a vital role in safe patient care.

Why UVM Medical Center

Incentives & Pay

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (subject to taxes, terms, change)
• $22.28-$35.10/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: Evenings +$2.75 | Nights +$6.50 | Weekends +$3.50
• Multiple shifts available to submit for once oriented (days, evenings, nights)
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403(b), tuition + pet insurance
• Parking: garage (evenings/nights/weekends) | shuttle (days)
• Career growth & certification support

What You'll Do

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments
• Operate autoclaves and washer/disinfectors
• Prepare surgical case carts
• Follow strict infection prevention standards

Required Qualifications

• Sterile Processing / SPD / Central Sterile experience (required)
• CRCST or CSPDT certification (required)
• Detail-oriented, dependable, team-focused

Also known as/Similar Roles: Sterile Processing Tech | SPD Technician | SPD Tech | Central Sterile Tech | CSR Tech | Instrument Technician | Sterilization Tech | Medical Supply Tech | CSR Technician | Certified SPD Technician | Certified CSR Technician

This is a bargaining union position.