Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Prep & Inventory

Lutheran Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure instruments and equipment are clean, sterile, and ready for operating rooms. You will pick instruments, support case carts, and maintain strict inventory and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes adherence to protocols, teamwork with nursing units, and maintaining a rapid, accurate workflow in a high-demand surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with healthcare personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment per protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts to ensure instrument availability.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments on labeled shelves for easy access.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily.
• Adheres to infection control policies to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies within requested time frames.
• Performs inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items.

Skills

Understanding of instrumentation &

Protocols & attention to detail

Infection control & standard Prec.

Inventory management

Communication & teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure instruments and equipment are clean, sterile, and ready for operating rooms. You will pick instruments, support case carts, and maintain strict inventory and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes adherence to protocols, teamwork with nursing units, and maintaining a rapid, accurate workflow in a high-demand surgical environment.