Sterile Processing Tech III - Evening Shift

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Tech to ensure decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments for the OR. You will collaborate with surgical teams and guide junior staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required CRCST or CSPDT certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience with surgical instrumentation in sterile processing. Evening shift; full-time, non-exempt, Salem Hospital location.

Qualifications

• Must hold CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• Minimum 2 years related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital sterile processing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical setting and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sterile Processing 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 Sterile Processing staff and adherence to infection control policies.
• Coordinate vendor instrument sets for surgical cases and manage check-in/out documentation.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Surgical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

US:OR:Salem | Surgical Services | Full Time

Posted a week ago

Description

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Sterile Processing
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Evening Shift, Monday - Thursday, 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

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.

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].