Sterile Processing Tech — Decontam, Inspect & Pack Instruments

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage after 30 days

Paid time off

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement via mentorship

Job summary

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc. seeks a detail‑oriented Sterile Processing Technician to inventory, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments and equipment for surgical and procedural uses.

You will ensure timely distribution and maintain strict infection control standards. Under RN supervision, you will support Endoscopy and operating room needs, use Epic OpTime for case setup, and uphold quality assurance through documentation and compliance with Joint Commission and AAMI

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred.
• Experience in sterile processing or as a Surgical Tech recommended.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper inventory, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and supplies.
• Maintain adherence to patient safety and infection control standards.
• Operate and troubleshoot sterilizers and processing equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization procedures and QA records.

Skills

Perioperative instrumentation

Sterilization methods

AAMI standards knowledge

Joint Commission/AORN standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Epic OpTime

One Source

Tray controller systems

Job description

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc. seeks a detail‑oriented Sterile Processing Technician to inventory, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments and equipment for surgical and procedural uses.

You will ensure timely distribution and maintain strict infection control standards. Under RN supervision, you will support Endoscopy and operating room needs, use Epic OpTime for case setup, and uphold quality assurance through documentation and compliance with Joint Commission and AAMI