Sterile Processing Tech (Cert or non-Cert) - Sterile Processing (2pm - 1030pm) FT 100%

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technologist for the Chillicothe location. This entry-level role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, while training toward CRCST certification.

The position offers full-time day shifts, regular weekend requirements, and a supportive environment that emphasizes service, teamwork, and patient safety within a regional health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• De-escalation training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Document quality assurance and ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention guidelines.
• Position is entry-level and trains to CRCST.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech - FT 100%

Job Description

At Adena Health, our non-clinical roles are essential to how care is delivered. These positions are a great fit for candidates who value service, organization, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Mission Statement

“Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle

“Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision

To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values

Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Sterile Processing Tech
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift (2pm- 1030pm) - every 6th weekend required
• Location/Department: Chillicothe

At Adena Health, our non-clinical roles are essential to how care is delivered. These positions are a great fit for candidates who value service, organization, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technologist is responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and distribution of surgical instruments. This role appropriately documents and performs quality assurance in all appropriate areas. This role ensures that all item are processed according to hospital policies, industry standards, and infection prevention guidelines to support patient safety. This role is entry-level and designed to train and prepare caregivers to become a Certified Registered Central Service Technologist (CRCST), while gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: De-escalation training within 6 months.

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class