Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

St. John's Health; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays. The role includes cleaning OR suites, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with hospital procedures.

The technician will work in a fast-paced theater environment and support Endoscopy with instrument readiness. Responsibilities include operating autoclaves, performing quality indicators, and coordinating with OR teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Proficient in sterile processing terminology and procedures.
• Ability to follow Standard Precautions and PPE requirements.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in instrument handling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Assembles, wraps, and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Follows Standard Precautions and uses PPE in decontamination areas.
• Loads autoclaves and handles sterilized instruments according to protocols.
• Maintains inventory, restocks instruments, and supports OR storage areas.
• Processes endoscopes per manufacturer guidelines; collaborates with Endoscopy Tech.
• Monitors indicators and performs daily tests to ensure sterilization quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Good interpersonal

Composure

Listening

Organizing

Priority setting

Timely decision making

Education

CSPT certificate course

Job description

St. John's Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays. The role includes cleaning OR suites, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with hospital procedures.

The technician will work in a fast-paced theater environment and support Endoscopy with instrument readiness. Responsibilities include operating autoclaves, performing quality indicators, and coordinating with OR teams to deliver