Sterile Processing Tech I

Commonspirit-Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Sterile Processing Professional to ensure surgical teams receive sterile, fully functional instruments. You will decontaminate, prep and pack, sterilize, and dispatch with precision and professionalism.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential to maintain infection control and accurate documentation while supporting equipment maintenance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing (preferred).
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (upon hire).
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor (upon hire).
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech (upon hire).
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech (upon hire).
• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, processing, assembling, and sterilization of all instruments and equipment following Policy/Procedure, Industry Standards, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Practices Universal Precautions and follows OSHA requirements at all times.
• Assists with daily/weekly testing and logging of all mechanical equipment (e.g., mechanical washers, sonic, all sterilizers).
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation.
• Assists with routine maintenance of instrumentation by identifying items needing repair.
• Follows procedure for set assembly utilizing Instrument Checklists and/or Instrument Tracking where available.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Infection control

Education

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech

Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Professional, you will be a critical guardian of patient safety, ensuring surgical teams receive correct, fully functional, and sterile instrumentation.

Every day, you will expertly perform decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy, delivering instruments with resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. You will continuously expand your knowledge of standards and procedures for surgical instrumentation.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a rigorous commitment to infection control, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes with a professional demeanor.

• Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, processing, assembling, and sterilization of all instruments and equipment following Policy/Procedure, Industry Standards, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU).


• Practices Universal Precautions and follows OSHA requirements at all time.


• Assists with daily/weekly testing and logging of all mechanical equipment, including but not limited to Mechanical Washers, Sonic, all Sterilizers.


• Maintains accurate and legible documentation.


• Assists with the routine maintenance of instrumentation by identification of items needing repair.


• Follows procedure for set assembly utilizing Instrument Checklists and/or Instrument Tracking where available.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or


• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

Preferred

• 1-2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing


• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire or


• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, upon hire or


• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, upon hire or


• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.