Sterile Processing Tech I | Plaza

CentraCare Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

CentraCare Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for the Plaza location Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, and sterilize medical devices and instruments, ensuring safe handling and timely distribution across the health system.

Expect a mid-day schedule with 8-hour shifts, full-time hours (72-80 every two weeks), and occasional weekend/holiday rotation. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, PTO and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Good communication to effectively work with team members and customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, instrument assembly, inspection, disinfection, case cart management, and sterilization of medical devices and equipment.
• Handles sterile items in a manner which will not compromise their integrity.
• Gives clear communication to effectively work with team members and customers.

Skills

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Find your purpose working as a Sterile Processing Tech at the new Plaza location Sterile Processing Department!

What is a Sterile Processing Technician?

Sterile Processing Techs are responsible for ensuring all surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly decontaminated, disinfected, inspected, sterilized, inventoried and distributed in a quality and timely manner throughout the health system. We are responsible for use of technologies such as copier/scanner, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft office. Our Techs enjoy working under close supervision with little autonomy.

Schedule:

Mid-Day Schedule | 8-hour shifts | 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Full-time | 72-80 hours per Two Weeks

Occasional (rare) weekends, and holidays rotate as needed.

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)

• Wage rates start at $23.77 per hour offering more with experience.
  • Full pay range for this position is $17.71 to $26.54 hourly
• Weekend shift differential is + $1.05 per hour when occurring.
• Full Time comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, Retirement and more!

Duties:

• Performs decontamination, instrument assembly, inspection, disinfection, case cart management, and sterilization of medical devices and equipment.
• Handles sterile items in a manner which will not compromise their integrity.
• Good communication to effectively work with team members and customers.
• Expect 8-hour shifts of standing/walking.
• Be able to push/pull up to 75lbs, lift up to 25lbs routinely.
• Frequent needs for reaching, bending, squatting, crouching.
• Able to tolerate heat while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Is able to work in an environment with frequent noises, alerts, and disruptions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Requires little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• The ability to understand detailed technical instruction for surgical instrumentation and equipment.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 231767
• Job Category Operational Support
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations HR_CentraCare - St Cloud Hospital