Sterile Processing Tech I — Instrument Reprocessing Expert

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the safe reprocessing of surgical instruments. You will perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution, ensuring traceability and adherence to infection-control standards.

The role emphasizes documentation, quality assurance, and ongoing professional development to align with best practices and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and prepare surgical instruments for cleaning.
• Inspect and assemble instrument sets to ensure proper functionality.
• Sterilize and store instruments according to policy and guidelines.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email

Web browser

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the safe reprocessing of surgical instruments. You will perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution, ensuring traceability and adherence to infection-control standards.

The role emphasizes documentation, quality assurance, and ongoing professional development to align with best practices and organizational policies.