Sterile Processing Tech

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing Tech to join our Surgical Services team in Portland, OR. The role entails maintaining a clean sterile processing environment, safely sterilizing instruments, and supporting inventory and equipment needs for CS and OR areas.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years of sterile processing experience; CSPDT certification is preferred. This is an on-site position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean sterile processing environment by proper attire and hygiene.
• Safely cleans, packages, assembles, sterilizes instruments and trays using aseptic technique.
• Operates, monitors and documents all cleaning/sterilizing equipment per manufacturer instructions in CS/OR.
• Maintains CS and Surgery inventory by frequent counting, ordering and restocking.
• Responds promptly to Surgery requests for items.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CSPDT Certification

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid‑sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Performs sterile processing of surgical instruments and equipment, and maintains supplies for the Surgical Services Department. We have an opportunity for a Full‑Time Sterile Processing Tech to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains clean environment in sterile processing department by wearing appropriate clothing, hair and face covering, and cover coats, and removing/changing aprons, masks, etc., as necessary.

• Safely cleans, packages, assembles, sterilizes instruments and trays using aseptic technique.

• Correctly operates, monitors, and documents all cleaning and sterilizing equipment in CS and OR area according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions

• Maintains appropriate CS and Surgery inventory by routinely counting, ordering, and restocking par level supplies.

• Responds immediately to all requests from Surgery for different or additional items.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

• 2 years experience in sterile processing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

The pay range for this position is $21.97 - $32.95. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.