Sterile Processing Tech I — Second Shift, OR Support

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech I at University Hospital in Louisville, KY. The role supports OR staff by delivering sterile instrumentation and supplies, processing instruments, and ensuring compliance with AAMI, AORN, and CDC guidelines.

The position emphasizes decontamination, sterilization, and efficient dispatch while maintaining safety, confidentiality, and high-quality service. Prior SPD experience is preferred; certification within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred
• National sterile processing certification within 12 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone promptly and assists callers to obtain items needed
• Assembles supplies and places into case carts for procedures
• Delivers and organizes sterile and non-sterile instrumentation and supplies
• Maintains back-up case carts and ensures proper packaging
• Operates processing equipment and performs sterilization monitoring
• Maintains department organization, safety, and customer service standards

Skills

Communication

Decontamination

Sterile processing

Biological monitoring

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Instrument management system (One Source)

Job description

UofL Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech I at University Hospital in Louisville, KY. The role supports OR staff by delivering sterile instrumentation and supplies, processing instruments, and ensuring compliance with AAMI, AORN, and CDC guidelines.

The position emphasizes decontamination, sterilization, and efficient dispatch while maintaining safety, confidentiality, and high-quality service. Prior SPD experience is preferred; certification within 12 months is required.