Sterile Processing Associate

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking a Sterile Processing Associate for the Integrated Services Center. This full-time role on the third shift (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM) involves inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments to ensure patient safety and infection control.

Training on first shift for the first 3–4 weeks will be provided. Prior experience in sterile processing or surgical instrument knowledge is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean and sterilize instruments and sterilizers/equipment to ensure safety and readiness.
• Provide support to Perioperative services staff and liaise with surgical specialty services.
• Operate various sterilization chambers and decontamination equipment and maintain instruments.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18+ age requirement

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Sterile Processing Associate - Full-time

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sterile Processing Associate at our Integrated Services Center, in Omaha NE. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments.

• Updated Resume required for consideration

Shift:

• Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
• Monday – Friday / Third Shift / 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Training on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks.
• Location: Integrated Service Center, Omaha NE

Why Work With Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Sterile Processing Associate Details:

Provide an essential role in patient safety and infection control by insuring surgical instruments and equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained. Operate several types of surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment. Provide support to the Perioperative services staff and serves as a liaison to surgical specialty services for the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Written and verbal communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical instrument sets preferred.
• Experience using Steam, Ethelene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization chambers; PC, laser printer, bar code scanner, bar code printer; Sonic Irrigator; Washer/Decontamination Vessels; Heat Sealer; Biological Autoreader; and Nitrogen Tank preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.