Sterile Processing Associate

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount (35%)

Career advancement opportunities with

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Associate for the Integrated Services Center in Omaha, NE. The role focuses on decontaminating, reprocessing and maintaining surgical instruments to support patient safety.

Full-time position on the second shift (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM) with on-the-job training on first shift for 3–4 weeks. Prior sterile processing experience is preferred; tuition assistance and other educational benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Written and verbal communication skills required.
• Sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Knowledge of ~3,000 surgical instruments and sets preferred.
• Experience with Steam, Ethylene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization chambers and related equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean and sterilize instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Operate various surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment.
• Support Perioperative services staff and liaise with surgical specialty services.
• Serve as a liaison to maintain sterile processing workflows.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Ethylene oxide sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

Barcode scanner

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:

Second 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.

Click the link below to watch a short “Job in a Minute” video about the sterile processing associate role!

https://youtu.be/pEQOVJlVhDw?si=3R5sa1g3mfa32RLN

Shift:

• Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
• Monday – Friday / Second Shift / 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• Training on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks.
• Location: Integrated Service Center, Omaha NE

If you have questions about applying for this Sterile Processing Associate role you can contact our TA Partner, Rohit Shinde at [e-mail]

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.