Sterile Processing Tech - 1st Shift (Certified/Uncertified)

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Retirement with Company Match

Employee Support Fund

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (certified or uncertified) for a full-time, first shift position in the Operating Room area. The team handles decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments across departments to support surgical services.

Responsibilities include instrument decontamination, preparation, sterilization, inventory maintenance, and timely service to clinical teams. Certification is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred.
• Ability to follow regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments, equipment, and patient supplies.
• Prepare instrumentation and reusable supplies.
• Sterilize instruments and patient supplies.
• Assist with inventory management of department supplies.
• Report malfunctioning equipment and discrepancies to supervisor.
• Maintain positive attitude and respond to requests for service.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instrument prep

Inventory management

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (certified or uncertified) for a full-time, first shift position in the Operating Room area. The team handles decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments across departments to support surgical services.

Responsibilities include instrument decontamination, preparation, sterilization, inventory maintenance, and timely service to clinical teams. Certification is preferred; HS diploma required.