Sterile Processing Technician

Lincoln Surgical Hospital; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability Coverage

24/7 Wellness Center Access

Job summary

Lincoln Surgical Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. Schedule: Full-Time, 80 hours per pay period; primarily 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. with occasional 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. shifts.

The role involves decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and supplies to ensure safe patient care. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Sterile Processing Certification within two years of hire.
• Previous experience processing surgical instruments preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods, instrumentation, and proper handling techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and sterilization standards.
• Monitor and document sterilization processes accurately.
• Maintain inventory and proper storage of sterile supplies.
• Identify and report equipment issues or instrument repair needs.
• Collaborate with surgical and clinical teams to support procedural needs and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation, proper care, handling, and sterilization techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 60 days

Sterile Processing Certification within 2 years

Job description

At Lincoln Surgical Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional surgical care through innovation, expertise, and a patient-centered approach. Our dedicated physicians and staff work together to achieve outstanding surgical outcomes while providing an exceptional patient experience. We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Sterile Processing Technician to join our team and play a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care.ScheduleFull-Time | 80 Hours Per Pay PeriodPrimarily Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Occasional coverage of the 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. shift as neededPosition SummaryThe Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the efficient decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. This role is essential to ensuring that all surgical and procedural areas have the sterile instruments and equipment needed to provide safe, effective patient care.Essential ResponsibilitiesClean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment according to established policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with infection prevention and sterilization standards.Monitor and document sterilization processes accurately.Maintain inventory and proper storage of sterile supplies.Identify and report equipment issues or instrument repair needs.Collaborate with surgical and clinical teams to support procedural needs and maintain workflow efficiency.Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation, proper care, handling, and sterilization techniques.a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}High school diploma or equivalent required.Current BLS certification required within 60 days of employment.Sterile Processing Certification required within two (2) years of hire.Previous experience processing surgical instruments preferred.Knowledge of sterilization methods, instrumentation, and proper handling techniques preferred.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to patient safety.BenefitsLincoln Surgical Hospital offers a competitive benefits package, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with Company MatchShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage24/7 Wellness Center AccessWhy Join Lincoln Surgical Hospital?When you join Lincoln Surgical Hospital, you become part of a team dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and compassionate patient care. Your contributions behind the scenes help ensure every patient receives the highest level of surgical care and safety.