Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Prep & Decontamination

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to perform decontamination, sterilization and storage of surgical instruments. You will support patient care by ensuring instrument readiness and adhering to AAMI/AORN and CDC guidelines.

This on-site role requires safety awareness, ability to follow procedures, and willingness to precept new staff. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the hospital system.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in decontamination and sterilization.
• Follows regulatory standards for instrument processing.
• Maintains instrument quality and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls and delivers instruments and supplies as needed.
• Assembles and ships case carts for procedures.
• Delivers, inventories and maintains sterile instruments and supplies.
• Operates processing equipment and performs monitoring tasks.
• Precepts new staff and supports department safety.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instrument handling

Precepting

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to perform decontamination, sterilization and storage of surgical instruments. You will support patient care by ensuring instrument readiness and adhering to AAMI/AORN and CDC guidelines.

This on-site role requires safety awareness, ability to follow procedures, and willingness to precept new staff. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the hospital system.