Sterile Processing Tech II | Hospital Evenings

CentraCare Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterile instruments are ready for surgeries and procedures. The role supports patient safety by maintaining clean tools and adhering to infection prevention standards, while working with a supportive team and earning competitive pay.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, sterilization, instrument tracking, and preparing trays. A minimum of one year in SPD is required for Tech II eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working in a Sterile Processing Department.
• Tech II level requires prior SPD experience.
• Ability to follow detailed technical instructions for instruments.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare instrument trays for surgeries and procedures.
• Operate sterilization and instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
• Support caregivers by ensuring critical equipment is available when needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

The Team Behind Every Successful Surgery

Looking for a career with purpose? Join CentraCare's Sterile Processing team and play a critical role in patient safety.

While patients may never see your work, every surgery and procedure depends on clean, sterile instruments being ready when needed. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll help ensure caregivers have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care—all while working alongside a supportive team and enjoying incredible views of the Mississippi River.

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician with or without certification.

We are only considering applications with experience to qualify for the Tech II role. (Minimum of 1 year working in a Sterile Processing Department).

What you will do:

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Prepare instrument trays for surgeries and procedures
• Operate sterilization and instrument tracking systems
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards
• Support caregivers throughout the health system by ensuring critical equipment is available when needed
• VIDEO: What Is Sterile Processing - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (myhspa.org)

“We work in an area that is never seen by our patients. However, the impact we have in our patient care is immeasurable. Without clean and sterilized surgical tools, the surgeons would not be able to save our patient’s lives. It is rewarding to see new staff, with no prior experience or knowledge of the department, join us and grow into an experienced and knowledgeable employee or a leader within the unit.” Vanessa – SPD Manager

Schedule:

• Evening Shifts | 8-hour shifts | 2:30 pm to 11 pm
• Full-time | 72-80 Hours every two weeks
• Occasional weekends, and holidays rotate as needed.

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)

• Wage rates (Tech II) start at $23.76 per hour, offering more with experience.
  • Full pay range for this position is $23.76 - $35.64 hourly
• Shift Differential Pay: + $1.50/hour between 3 pm & 11 pm.
• Weekend shift differential is + $1.05 per hour when occurring.
• Full-Time comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, Retirement and more! Visit our Benefits | CentraCarepage for more information!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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.

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes!

Whether you're starting a healthcare career or bringing experience from another industry, Sterile Processing offers an opportunity to develop specialized skills while making a difference every day.

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.