Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support system-wide decontamination, cleaning, assembling, and sterilization of surgical instruments and crash carts in our Central Sterile Processing department.

This full-time, evenings shift role emphasizes adherence to IFU guidelines, infection control, and efficient instrument sets for OR schedules, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or higher if hired after July 1, 2023.
• CRCST or CER certifications preferred.
• Experience in Sterile Processing or Central Services is preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and policies; reports concerns.
• Uses IFU guidelines for cleaning, disinfection and packaging of instruments.
• Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, and ensures instrument sets are complete.
• Operates and troubleshoots sterilizing/cleaning equipment; conducts basic tests.
• Maintains instrument tracking via barcode systems and transports sets to users.
• Supports OR schedules by preparing surgical case carts and supplies.

Skills

Adaptability

Policy compliance

Effective communication

Stress management

Time management

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST preferred

CER certification preferred

Tools

Barcode tracking system

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Eisenhower Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support system-wide decontamination, cleaning, assembling, and sterilization of surgical instruments and crash carts in our Central Sterile Processing department.

This full-time, evenings shift role emphasizes adherence to IFU guidelines, infection control, and efficient instrument sets for OR schedules, with emphasis on safety and quality.