Sterile Processing Tech I — OR Support & Patient Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the team at JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The position supports the OR team by delivering sterile instrumentation and supplies, performing decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, and dispatch activities with speed and accuracy.

Essential duties include maintaining instrument integrity, following AAMI/AORN/CDC guidelines, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required).
• One year of healthcare experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Nationally recognized certification for Sterile Processing required within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone promptly and assists callers with obtaining needed items.
• Assembles supplies and prepares case carts for procedures.
• Delivers sterile and non-sterile instrumentation and supplies throughout the hospital.
• Operates processing equipment and performs decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, and dispatch tasks.
• Maintains department organization and ensures compliance with safety, HIPAA, and quality standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the team at JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The position supports the OR team by delivering sterile instrumentation and supplies, performing decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, and dispatch activities with speed and accuracy.

Essential duties include maintaining instrument integrity, following AAMI/AORN/CDC guidelines, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.