Sterile Processing Technician

stcharles; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 30,720 - 53,078; Full time

Job summary

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician in Bend, OR with occasional duties in Redmond, OR. This full‑time days role involves preparing case carts, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments for procedures.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; CRCST or CBSPD certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Previous sterile processing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and case carts.
• Operate sterilization equipment and maintain clean work areas.
• Ensure proper storage and stocking of instruments.
• Support VIP‑Lean continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide safe, timely, and accurate patient care support.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

CRCST Certification (IAHCSMM)

CBSPD SPD Certification

Job description

Title

Sterile Processing Technician

Location

Bend, OR and Redmond, OR as needed.

Employment Type

Full Time, Days

Pay Range

Non-Certified: $22.30 - $30.11
Certified: $25.68 - $38.53

Department

Sterile Processing

Position Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician at St. Charles Health Systems is responsible for assembling case carts for surgeries, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing equipment and instruments used within the hospital. The technician ensures instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling and does not manage other caregivers.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Coordinate, assemble, disassemble, and distribute supplies for surgical cases
• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and supplies
• Prepare case carts and procedure equipment
• Operate various sterilization equipment
• Re‑stock department inventory and ensure proper storage of instruments
• Maintain department equipment
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values
• Implement Value Improvement Practice (VIP‑Lean) principles and promote continuous improvement
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests
• Conduct all activities with professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with laws and policies
• Deliver customer service and patient care that is timely, efficient, and accurate
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification

• Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician certification from CBSPD within 18 months of hire

Experience

• Preferred: Experience in sterile processing, healthcare materials management, operating room, and/or patient care

Physical Requirements

Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25–50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, use of clear and audible speaking voice, and ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11–75 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1–10 pounds, hearing whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Sitting, climbing stairs, keyboard operation, operation of motor vehicle. Exposure to elemental factors (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface. Blood‑borne pathogen exposure category: Risk for exposure to BBP.

Schedule

40 hours per week. Regular. First Shift – Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–18:30. Schedule may include weekends and holidays. Not exempt. Role in Technician Central Processing job family.