Sterile Processing Technician

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble case carts for surgeries and to clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute equipment in the hospital.

The role ensures proper decontamination for safe handling and supports high standards of professionalism and confidentiality within the department. Key responsibilities include coordinating supplies for surgical cases, operating sterilization equipment, restocking inventory, and maintaining department

Qualifications

• CRCST certification or SPD Technician certification within 18 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in sterile processing or health care materials management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assembles and distributes supplies for surgical cases.
• Cleans, decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and supplies.
• Prepares case carts and procedures; operates sterilization equipment.
• Restocks inventory and ensures proper storage of instruments.
• Maintains department equipment and supports safety and confidentiality standards.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and quality patient care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Essential Functions And Duties

• Coordinates, assembles and disassembles, and distributes supplies for surgical cases
• Cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes instruments and supplies
• Responsible for case cart and procedure preparation
• Operates various sterilization equipment
• Re-stocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored in the proper location
• Cleans and maintains department equipment
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

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

Experience

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operating room, and/or patient care.