Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Readiness & Safety

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. The role involves picking instruments, stocking case carts, and maintaining inventory while following hospital policies and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include organizing sterilized supplies, restocking daily, and communicating with nursing units to locate equipment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or operating room experience.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain accuracy.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies instruments per established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments on labeled shelves.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves daily.
• Complies with infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Dispenses supplies within requested time frames.
• Performs inventory checks and replenishes expired items.
• Communicates with nursing units to locate equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and policy compliance.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. The role involves picking instruments, stocking case carts, and maintaining inventory while following hospital policies and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include organizing sterilized supplies, restocking daily, and communicating with nursing units to locate equipment.