Sterile Processing Tech III

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing professional at Salem Hospital to lead decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will collaborate with surgical teams, guide technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and a minimum of 2 years’ hospital sterile processing experience. Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday–Friday; Location: Salem, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Certification required: CRCST or CSPDT.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in hospital sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sterile Processing Tech I & II duties including decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments, trays, and packs.
• Fill and deliver surgical case carts based on procedure requirements.
• Identify and report equipment, supply, or procedural issues.
• Assist in training and supporting Sterile Processing staff.
• Follow policies for biological/chemical monitoring, safety, and infection control.
• Clean and decontaminate used items using manual and mechanical methods.
• Assemble, sterilize, store, and handle surgical instrument trays and supplies.
• Maintain expert knowledge of sterile processing practices and instrument classification.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate vendor instrument sets for surgical cases; manage check-in/out and documentation.
• Collaborate with OR staff and verify usage instructions for loaner instruments.

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Sterile Processing
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

As a senior member of the sterile processing team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are expertly decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized to the highest standards. You’ll collaborate with surgical teams, support quality improvement initiatives, and guide lower-level technicians while managing complex vendor instrumentation workflows. This position is essential in maintaining patient safety and operational efficiency in a fast-paced surgical environment.

What you'll do

• Perform all Sterile Processing Tech I & II duties, including decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment.


• Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments, trays, and packs.


• Fill and deliver surgical case carts based on procedure requirements.


• Identify and report equipment, supply, or procedural issues.


• Assist in training and supporting Sterile Processing staff.


• Follow policies and standards for biological/chemical monitoring, safety, and infection control.


• Clean and decontaminate used items using manual and mechanical methods.


• Assemble, sterilize, store, and handle surgical instrument trays and supplies.


• Maintain expert knowledge of sterile processing practices and instrument classification.


• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.


• Coordinate vendor instrument sets for surgical cases; manage check-in/out and documentation.


• Collaborate with OR staff and verify usage instructions for all loaner instruments.

Required qualifications

• Must hold either a current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification OR a current Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)certification.


• Minimum of 2 years related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital sterile processing environment.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]