Sterile Processing Tech: Fast, Precise Instrument Care

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support the OR team by delivering fully functional sterile instruments and supplies. The role covers decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include operating processing equipment, performing cleaning, and ensuring proper packaging while maintaining organized, clean departments and providing excellent customer service to hospital staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Certification in sterile processing within 12 months of hire required.
• Ability to follow HIPAA and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone promptly and assists with needed items.
• Assembles supplies and prepares case carts.
• Delivers sterile and non-sterile instrumentation and supplies hospital-wide.
• Operates processing equipment and performs decontamination.
• Maintains inventory and ensures packaging integrity.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decontamination

Sterilization

Safety procedures

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Instrument washer

Sonic washer

Cart washer

Steam sterilizer

Plasma sterilizer

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support the OR team by delivering fully functional sterile instruments and supplies. The role covers decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include operating processing equipment, performing cleaning, and ensuring proper packaging while maintaining organized, clean departments and providing excellent customer service to hospital staff.