Sterile Processing Tech: Critical OR Instrument Specialist

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Hanford, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and reprocess surgical instruments and equipment. You will assemble instrument sets and ensure readiness for immediate use sterilization while maintaining a clean sterile environment.

Responsibilities include testing sterilizing equipment, evaluating instrument safety, and supporting OR and central sterile services under RN supervision in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or technical degree preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments and sets.
• Prepares instruments for immediate use sterilization and maintains a clean environment.
• Operates autoclaves and performs daily diagnostic tests on sterilizing equipment.
• Supports Operating Room, Recovery, Endoscopy and Central Sterile as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Adventist Health Hanford is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and reprocess surgical instruments and equipment. You will assemble instrument sets and ensure readiness for immediate use sterilization while maintaining a clean sterile environment.

Responsibilities include testing sterilizing equipment, evaluating instrument safety, and supporting OR and central sterile services under RN supervision in a busy hospital setting.