Sterile Processing Tech: Keep Tools Safe & Ready

CHI St Anthony Hospital; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, OR, seeks a Central Services Technician to ensure sterile instrumentation is available for procedures. You will sterilize, assemble trays, maintain inventory, and document processes to support patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and certification as a Central Service Technician. Training will emphasize sterilization protocols and quality control across postoperative care.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited CPD Technician Program.

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

Graduated from an accredited CPD Technician Program

Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech

Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Certified Instrument Specialist

Tools

Autoclave operation

Job description

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, OR, seeks a Central Services Technician to ensure sterile instrumentation is available for procedures. You will sterilize, assemble trays, maintain inventory, and document processes to support patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and certification as a Central Service Technician. Training will emphasize sterilization protocols and quality control across postoperative care.