Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Safety & Care

Catholic Health Initiatives; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon is seeking a Central Services Technician to ensure sterile instrumentation is available for patient care. You will process and sterilize instruments, assemble trays, perform quality checks, and maintain inventory to support surgical teams.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and strict adherence to sterilization protocols as you work with steam autoclaves and track records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited CPD Technician Program.
• Certifications: CSSD Technician or Sterile Processing related credentials per listed options.

Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, and sterilize surgical equipment and supplies.
• Examine, operate, and maintain sterilizing machines such as steam autoclaves.
• Stock surgical tools and supplies.
• Prepare, wrap, and organize equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Inspect equipment for damage and ensure that supplies have not expired.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Sterilization protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPD Technician Program graduate

Tools

Steam autoclaves

Job description

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon is seeking a Central Services Technician to ensure sterile instrumentation is available for patient care. You will process and sterilize instruments, assemble trays, perform quality checks, and maintain inventory to support surgical teams.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and strict adherence to sterilization protocols as you work with steam autoclaves and track records.