Sterile Processing Tech I – Evening Shift

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support OR staff by ensuring sterile instrumentation is correct, functional, and delivered promptly. The role covers decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch per AAMI/AORN/CDC guidelines.

Essential duties include assembling case carts, delivering supplies, operating processing equipment, and maintaining safety and cleanliness across the SPD. Requires HS diploma and 1 year healthcare exp., certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of healthcare setting experience is preferred.
• Nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification within 12 months of hire is required.
• Adequate conversational English is required to communicate with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone promptly and assists callers in obtaining needed items.
• Assembles supplies and places into case carts for procedures.
• Delivers sterile and non-sterile instrumentation to departments.
• Operates processing equipment and performs sterilization activities.
• Maintains department organization and ensures quality customer service.
• Performs decontamination and preparation duties per standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Instrument washer

Sonic washer

Cart washer

Steam sterilizer

Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support OR staff by ensuring sterile instrumentation is correct, functional, and delivered promptly. The role covers decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch per AAMI/AORN/CDC guidelines.

Essential duties include assembling case carts, delivering supplies, operating processing equipment, and maintaining safety and cleanliness across the SPD. Requires HS diploma and 1 year healthcare exp., certification within 12 months.