Sterile Processing Tech (Cert or non-Cert) - Sterile Processing (9am-530pm) FT 100%

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for the 9am–5:30pm, full-time day shift in Chillicothe, OH. The role trains caregivers to become a CRCST while gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting.

Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to patient safety through proper sterilization and documentation practices within a regional health system.

Qualifications

• Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma or GED
• Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: De-escalation training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Document and perform quality assurance in all applicable areas.
• Ensure processing aligns with hospital policies, standards and infection prevention guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

De-escalation training

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech - 9am-530pm - FT 100%

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.

Job Description

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 (9am - 530pm) - every 6th weekend required
• Location/Department: Chillicothe

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

Ready to Explore?

If you’re looking for meaningful work in a role that keeps healthcare moving — we’d love to connect.

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