Sterile Process Tech Night Shift

CHS Career Site; Valparaiso (IN); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on Bonus

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Resumo da oferta

CHS Career Site is seeking a Sterile Process Tech for a full-time night shift (11pm–7:40am) in Valparaiso, IN. The role prepares, sterilizes, and assembles medical instruments and supplies, ensuring compliance with decontamination protocols and quality standards.

The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, PTO, life insurance, and a competitive overall compensation package.

Qualificações

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role.
• CRCST or CSPDT certifications required for hires on/after 2026-07-01.

Responsabilidades

• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assemble complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distribute medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Operate all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Assist in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
• Provide guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
• Conduct quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
• Ensure proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Adhere to standard precautions, including PPE, to maintain a safe work environment and prevent infection spread.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtain a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to stay current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Conhecimentos

Sterile processing

Quality control

Documentation

Training

Regulatory standards

Infection control

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sterile Process Tech

$10K SIGN ON BONUS

Position Type: Full Time - Night Shift 11p - 7:40a

Benefits:

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Sterile Process Technician II is responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. This role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and assists in maintaining the sterile processing areas. The Sterile Process Technician II supports department operations by performing quality assurance tasks, serving as a resource to junior staff, and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing services.

Essential Functions

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Operates all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and performs routine maintenance as needed.
• Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
• Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
• Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
• Ensures proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Adheres to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe work environment and prevent the spread of infection.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtains a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment effectively.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control and documentation tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues with sterilization processes or equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician if hired in role on or after July 1, 2026 required or
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech if hired in role on or after July 1, 2026 required