Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Decontamination Pro

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differentials & other financials

Tuition assistance

Academic sponsorship with Methodist Co

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. The role focuses on decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments, with responsibility for quality checks and timely delivery to OR/OPS.

Must follow Universal Precautions and PPE guidelines. Position requires 1–2 years in sterile processing, high school diploma or GED, and ability to operate sterilizers while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years previous experience in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Knowledge of decontamination of surgical instruments preferred.
• Skilled in proper handling and packaging of instruments preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills for team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, cleans, and disinfects contaminated instruments and equipment.
• Operates sterilization equipment and maintains records.
• Maintains SPD equipment service log and sterilization records.
• Distributes instrument sets to departments in a timely manner.
• Follows safety, infection control policies and PPE requirements.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

PPE usage

MSDS compliance

Quality checks

Instrument handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. The role focuses on decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments, with responsibility for quality checks and timely delivery to OR/OPS.

Must follow Universal Precautions and PPE guidelines. Position requires 1–2 years in sterile processing, high school diploma or GED, and ability to operate sterilizers while maintaining accurate records.