Sterile Processing Tech I: Critical OR Instrumentation

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an SPD Technician to support the decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch of surgical instruments. The role requires attention to detail, safe handling of instruments, and reliable communication with OR staff.

Responsibilities include delivering case carts, maintaining equipment and supplies, and complying with HIPAA and safety guidelines while providing excellent patient care across the hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Sterile processing certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and assists callers to obtain items needed.
• Assembles supplies and case carts for procedures.
• Delivers sterile and non-sterile instrumentation and equipment hospital-wide.
• Maintains and inventories back-up case carts; ensures packaging integrity.
• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, and packages decontaminated instruments and sets.
• Operates processing equipment and performs sterilization monitoring.
• Maintains safety, security, and department organization.
• Performs dispatch duties and supports department goals.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Process improvement

Education

HS diploma or GED

Sterile Processing certification within 12 months

Tools

Instrument washer/decontaminator

Sonic washer

Cart washer

Steam sterilizer

Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an SPD Technician to support the decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch of surgical instruments. The role requires attention to detail, safe handling of instruments, and reliable communication with OR staff.

Responsibilities include delivering case carts, maintaining equipment and supplies, and complying with HIPAA and safety guidelines while providing excellent patient care across the hospital.