Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN, is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments. You will maintain inventory, prepare instrument trays, and document sterilization cycles in accordance with accreditation standards.

The role requires adherence to PPE, quality control, and compliance with hospital procedures. A high school diploma and certification within six months are required, with central service

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certification must be attained within six months of hire (IAHCSMM or equivalent).
• Prior central service processing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates surgical instrumentation using approved procedures while wearing PPE.
• Inspects instrumentation for cleanliness and working order; removes items from service if contaminated.
• Assembles instrumentation according to accreditation standards; records tray contents and location.
• Sterilizes instrumentation and verifies temperature and time parameters per standards.
• Completes biological documentation and loads records for sterilization cycles.
• Maintains accurate inventory by pulling, restocking, and reporting discrepancies.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Instrumentation prep

Inventory control

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

IAHCSMM certification within 6 months

Tools

Censitrac

Word

Excel

Job description

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN, is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments. You will maintain inventory, prepare instrument trays, and document sterilization cycles in accordance with accreditation standards.

The role requires adherence to PPE, quality control, and compliance with hospital procedures. A high school diploma and certification within six months are required, with central service