Sterile Processing Tech I

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,586 - 30,500; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Omaha is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I to ensure surgical teams receive sterile instruments. The ideal candidate will perform decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical tools while maintaining proper documentation and equipment. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in sterile processing. Competitive pay ranging from $15.67 to $22.14 per hour and full-time employment offered in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School Graduate or possess a GED upon hire.
• Preferred: 1–2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, process, assemble, and sterilize all instruments and equipment.
• Assist with daily/weekly testing and logging of sterilization equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of sterilization procedures

Ability to work in a team

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

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Job Summary & 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.

• Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, processing, assembling, and sterilizing all instruments and equipment following policy/procedure, industry standards, and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
• Practice Universal Precautions and follow OSHA requirements at all times.
• Assist with daily/weekly testing and logging of all mechanical equipment, including mechanical washers, sonic sterilizers, and sterilizers.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation.
• Assist with the routine maintenance of instrumentation by identifying items needing repair.
• Follow procedure for set assembly utilizing instrument checklists and/or instrument tracking where available.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate, General Studies, upon hire.
• High School GED, General Studies, upon hire.

Preferred

• 1–2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing.
• 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.

Where You’ll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha’s only full‑service hospital. We believe 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.

Pay Range

$15.67 – $22.14 per hour

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care