Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument Set & OR Support

Eisenhower Health; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support hospital-wide decontamination, cleaning, inspecting, assembling, sterilization, and transport of surgical instruments. The role directly impacts patient care by preventing infections and ensuring instrument readiness for procedures.

Responsibilities include following IFU guidelines, operating sterilization equipment, maintaining instrument sets, and restocking emergency cases.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED (or higher)
• Preferred CRCST/CER certifications
• Experience in Sterile Processing, Central Services or Healthcare preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct and policies; report concerns.
• Follow IFU guidelines for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Disassemble/reassemble instruments; ensure instrument sets are complete.
• Operate and troubleshoot sterilization/cleaning equipment; perform biologic tests.
• Maintain instrument handling, packaging, storage and distribution.
• Identify single-use vs multiple-use instruments and discard appropriately.
• Prepare surgical case carts and restock emergencies (Crash Carts, Intubation Boxes).
• Support par level management and daily OR scheduling priorities.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Stress management

Policy compliance

Written and verbal communication

PPE knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support hospital-wide decontamination, cleaning, inspecting, assembling, sterilization, and transport of surgical instruments. The role directly impacts patient care by preventing infections and ensuring instrument readiness for procedures.

Responsibilities include following IFU guidelines, operating sterilization equipment, maintaining instrument sets, and restocking emergency cases.