Sterile Processing Tech I — Instrument Care & Safety

CHI Health Good Samaritan; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, seeks a Sterile Processing Professional to ensure sterile, ready-to-use instruments for surgical teams. You will decontaminate, prep, pack, sterilize, and dispatch instruments, maintaining precise documentation and adherence to safety standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a rigorous focus on infection control to support optimal surgical outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required upon hire.
• 1–2 years of Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• Certification in sterile processing is preferred or required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, process, assemble, and sterilize instruments per procedures and IFUs.
• Follow Universal Precautions and OSHA requirements at all times.
• Assist with testing and logging of mechanical equipment (washers, sonic, sterilizers).
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation.
• Assist with routine maintenance and instrument set assembly using checklists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection control

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech

Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Job description

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, seeks a Sterile Processing Professional to ensure sterile, ready-to-use instruments for surgical teams. You will decontaminate, prep, pack, sterilize, and dispatch instruments, maintaining precise documentation and adherence to safety standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a rigorous focus on infection control to support optimal surgical outcomes.