Sterile Processing Lead Technician – Evening Shift

Northern Light Health; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Job summary

Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the full-time night shift (6 PM to 2:30 AM). The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, transporting, and distributing instruments for operations and clinical areas.

The incumbent will handle confidential information per HIPAA, follow department procedures, maintain documentation, and participate in staff meetings and CQI initiatives as part of a values-driven team at Northern Light Mercy Hospital.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED.
• HIPAA awareness and confidentiality responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Transports/receives soiled instruments from clinical areas to decontamination area of Sterile Processing Department.
• Knowledgeable about ultrasonic washer, washer/disinfectors, gas plasma and steam sterilizers.
• Knowledgeable about instrument tracking system to follow instruments and sets through processes.
• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instrumentation according to manufacturer instructions.
• Inspects instruments for defects during cleaning, assembly, and wrapping.
• Assembles instrument sets for specific cases and sterilizes per instructions.
• Wraps and labels instruments for sterilization; operates sterilization equipment.
• Delivers processed instruments to clinical areas or sterile storage; maintains equipment per standards.

Skills

Integrity & Trust

Respect

Accountability

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the full-time night shift (6 PM to 2:30 AM). The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, transporting, and distributing instruments for operations and clinical areas.

The incumbent will handle confidential information per HIPAA, follow department procedures, maintain documentation, and participate in staff meetings and CQI initiatives as part of a values-driven team at Northern Light Mercy Hospital.