Sterile Processing Tech

TEEMA; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TeemaGroup is seeking a detail-oriented Sterilization Technician to join our on-site team in Hermiston, Oregon. You will ensure instruments are sterilized, inspected, and prepared for procedures, following SOPs and infection-control policies.

This role emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and collaboration with clinical staff to assemble correct instrument sets and meet daily throughput targets. Ongoing training and professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Sterilize and inspect instruments following SOPs with accuracy.
• Maintain instrument traceability and sterilization logs.
• Follow infection control policies and PPE protocols at all times.
• Meet daily throughput targets and adhere to turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, and inspect medical instruments following SOPs.
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor cycle parameters for quality.
• Adhere to infection control policies and PPE requirements at all times.
• Maintain accurate instrument traceability and sterilization logs.
• Identify and report discrepancies or equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Support department targets by achieving daily throughput and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure correct instrument sets for procedures.
• Support inventory management, including tracking supply levels and replenishment needs.

Skills

Sterilization SOPs

Instrument traceability

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Compliance training

Job description

The Opportunity

You’re the kind of person who is always looking to learn. You want to grow into something greater and you’re looking for an employer encourages and supports your professional development. TeemaGroup promotes advancement and rewards our employees based on individual performance and merit. Sure you’ll have exposure to the team, but all of our people are accountable for their success. Competitive and focused, our team is on a mission to deliver excellence. We also know that this can only be accomplished by supporting our employee growth and development. By providing frequent feedback and consistently measuring progress, we’ve discovered the recipe for success that’s delivered year over year growth since our first year of business. This a culture of winning. At TeemaGroup we breed winners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, and inspect medical instruments following SOPs.
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor cycle parameters for quality.
• Adhere to infection control policies and PPE requirements at all times.
• Maintain accurate instrument traceability and sterilization logs.
• Identify and report discrepancies or equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Support department targets by achieving daily throughput and turnaround times.
• Participate in ongoing training to meet compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure correct instrument sets for procedures.
• Support inventory management, including tracking supply levels and replenishment needs.
• Document non-conformances and participate in corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain organized workspace to facilitate high-visibility workflows.
• Demonstrate reliability by meeting contract terms and on-site attendance requirements.

Experience/Qualifications

• Sterilize and inspect instruments following SOPs with accuracy.
• Operate sterilization equipment and validate cycle parameters regularly.
• Follow infection control policies and PPE protocols at all times.
• Meet daily throughput targets and adhere to turnaround times.
• Maintain instrument traceability and sterilization logs precisely.
• Identify discrepancies or malfunctions and report promptly.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to assemble correct instrument sets.
• Document non-conformances and participate in corrective actions.
• Participate in ongoing training for compliance and best practices.
• Support inventory management and replenishment planning.
• Demonstrate reliability—meet contract terms and on-site attendance.
• Keep organized workspace to enable high-visibility workflows.
• Demonstrate growth mindset; pursue professional development and advancement.
• Adhere to contract-based employment terms and on-site working location.

What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)

On-site position in Hermiston, OR — work from our local office or facility in the community

Competitive base salary compensation — straightforward, reliable pay structured as a base salary