Sterile Instrument Technician II - SECOND SHIFT

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our on-site team. You will clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments, ensuring each tray is accurate and ready for use across surgical areas.

The role emphasizes strict infection control, attention to detail, and collaboration with SSP leadership and surgical teams to maintain efficient workflows. Scheduling includes 2pm–10:30pm with holiday and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Certification in CRCST/CIS/CBSPD/CST is preferred.
• Experience in sterile processing or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Entry-level candidates may start at a lower pay rate until certification is obtained.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and accuracy before use.
• Prepare and distribute surgical trays and case carts to clinical departments.
• Follow infection prevention and sterilization standards.
• Ensure timely delivery of instruments to support surgical schedules.
• Work closely with SSP leadership and surgical teams to maintain workflow efficiency.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Attention to detail

Education

CRCST/CIS/CBSPD/CST certification

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: 2pm to 10:30pm. Works 1 holiday per year and 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks.

Step into a critical, fast-paced role where precision and patient safety go hand in hand. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you are responsible for ensuring every surgical instrument and piece of equipment is properly cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized, assembled, and ready for use across the hospital.

Your work directly supports surgeons, procedural teams, and patients by making sure every tray is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. In this role, attention to detail isn’t just important it’s essential. You are a key part of the team that keeps surgical services running safely, efficiently, and without delay.

This is a hands‑on, high‑accountability environment where your work behind the scenes has a direct impact on patient outcomes every single day.

What You’ll Do

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and accuracy before use
• Prepare and distribute surgical trays and case carts to clinical departments
• Follow strict infection prevention and sterilization standards
• Ensure timely delivery of instruments to support surgical schedules
• Work closely with SSP leadership and surgical teams to maintain workflow efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• CRCST, CIS, CBSPD, or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
• Prior sterile processing, surgical tech, or healthcare experience preferred

Additional Information

Entry‑level candidates without certification may start at a lower pay rate, with clear advancement opportunities upon obtaining certification.