Sterile Processing Tech

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization and storage of reusable instruments for inpatient and outpatient surgery.

The ideal candidate shows strong attention to detail, quick learning ability, and may pursue CRCST or CSPDT certification. This is a full-time role with day shifts; some weekends may occur and differential pay applies for evening/night shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and package surgical instruments and sets.
• Operate sterilization equipment (cart washer, washer/disinfectors, steam sterilizers, heat sealers, Sterris).
• Prepare case carts and respond to instrumentation requests.
• Order and restock the surgery department with supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Hospital environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Position Summary & Highlights:

The Sterile Processing (SP) Technician performs decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization and storage of re‑usable surgical instrumentation. Saint Alphonsus Health System offers a full range of surgical services, including both inpatient and outpatient surgery serving in communities from Southwest Idaho to Southeast Oregon.

What You Will Do:

Clean, inspect, and package surgical instruments, specialty sets and other re‑usable instruments following all surgical procedures following regulations established by OSHA, The Joint Commission, and Saint Alphonsus.

Operate sterilization equipment including cart washer, washer disinfectors, steam sterilizers, other sterilizers, heat sealers, and Sterris machines.

Prepare surgical case carts and respond to requests for instrumentation and /or supplies for surgical procedures.

Order and restock the surgery department with supplies and instruments.

An ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and is a quick learner. You will also have an opportunity to work on your CRCST or CSPDT national certification.

Work Schedule:

8/40 - 8-hour shifts, Mondays - Fridays with occasional weekends. Day shifts: 6:45 AM Evening shift: 3:00 PM Nigh Shift: 9:00 PM Evening shift, night shift, and weekends receive an additional pay differential!

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred. Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.

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