Sterile Processing Technician

St. Luke’s Health System; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a dedicated individual responsible for cleaning and preparing clinical and surgical supplies. This role supports patient care by ensuring that necessary instruments and supplies are ready and available. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment focused on employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

On-site massages

On-site counseling via Employee Assistance Program

Access to Virgin Pulse Wellness tool

Formal training and career development

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization.
• Prepares case carts for current and next day schedule.
• Transports carts to and from designated departments/areas.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

What You Can Expect:

Cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization. Responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for use during patient procedures

• Prepares case carts for current and next day schedule.
• Decontaminates, preps, packages and sterilizes clinical/surgical supplies for patient care areas, including linens.
• Ensures instruments and supplies are available as needed for patient care.
• Performs rounds to retrieve instruments, equipment and supplies for reprocessing.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment.
• Transports carts to and from designated departments/areas.
• Maintains instrument and inventory in all areas.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

What’s in it for you

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.