Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Safety & Quality

Cibola Hospital; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibola Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleanliness, decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of a wide range of surgical instruments at our Grants, NM facility.

Responsibilities include processing endoscopes, maintaining equipment, documenting monitoring results, and supporting infection control initiatives. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CSPDT/CRCST preferred and certification within 18 months if not certified.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile processing principles and best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; customer service oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Basic computer and math skills; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (AAMI, Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA).
• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments and sets.
• Process endoscopes and specialized instrumentation.
• Sterilize patient care equipment and maintain sterilization equipment.
• Document processing activities, monitoring results, and charges.
• Maintain inventory and transport supplies to hospital areas.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols and participate in quality improvements.

Skills

Sterile processing

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CSPDT/CRCST certification preferred

Job description

Cibola Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleanliness, decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of a wide range of surgical instruments at our Grants, NM facility.

Responsibilities include processing endoscopes, maintaining equipment, documenting monitoring results, and supporting infection control initiatives. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CSPDT/CRCST preferred and certification within 18 months if not certified.