Sterile Processing Associate - BMC

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Associate to join our Integrated Services Center in Omaha, NE. This full-time role focuses on inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments to ensure patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.

The position includes third shift hours, 40 hours per week, and initial training on the first shift for 3–4 weeks. A high school diploma is required, with preference for sterile processing experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Electronics troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Instruments knowledge

Sterilization equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Ethylene Oxide sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Sterile Processing Associate - Full-time - BMC. 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.

Shift and Hours

• Third Shift (United States of America) - Overnight Shift, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday - Friday
• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week
• Training on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks

Location

Location: Bellevue Medical Center

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.

Benefits

• 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!

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Organization Overview

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" to our patients and families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.