Sterile Processing Tech - Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring a Central Service Technician to decontaminate, disassemble, clean, reassemble, package, and sterilize instrumentation for surgical cases and hospital units. You will follow AAMI standards and infection-control guidelines while providing disposable and reusable equipment to the OR and restocking supplies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to IFU instructions, and collaboration with OR teams to ensure ready-to-use instrument sets and smooth case flow.

Responsibilities

• Performs the re-assembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently and in accordance with department policies and procedures and/or the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Performs manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness.
• Inspects instruments for defects and proper functionality.
• Uses various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects.
• Restocks Specialty Carts and Omnicells as necessary.
• Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters.
• Performs accurate documentation within the SPD Information system.
• Sterilize instrument sets in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and manufacture instructions for use (IFU).
• Pick supplies for same day/next day surgical cases.
• Answer telephone calls from internal and external customers.

Job description

Carle Health is hiring a Central Service Technician to decontaminate, disassemble, clean, reassemble, package, and sterilize instrumentation for surgical cases and hospital units. You will follow AAMI standards and infection-control guidelines while providing disposable and reusable equipment to the OR and restocking supplies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to IFU instructions, and collaboration with OR teams to ensure ready-to-use instrument sets and smooth case flow.