Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension Health; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Central Service Technician specializing in Sterile Processing to join the Mequon facility's Sterile Processing team. In this full-time evening shift, you will decontaminate and prepare surgical inventory, inspect instrument sets, operate sterilization equipment, and build accurate case carts to support operating room workflows.

Qualifications include IA HCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent (or 1 year of related experience).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• IAHCSMM or CBSPD Sterile Processing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and prepare surgical inventory according to manufacturers' instructions and safety standards.
• Inspect, assemble and validate instrument sets to ensure reliable tools for the operating room.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment to maintain cleanliness and infection control.
• Build accurate surgical case carts and manage inventory to support smooth OR workflows.
• Participate in peer quality audits to elevate team performance and quality standards.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent / 1 year related experience

IAHCSMM or CBSPD Sterile Processing certification preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Columbia St

Department: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Full-Time | Evenings

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Decontaminate and prepare surgical inventory according to precise manufacturer instructions (IFUs) and rigorous safety standards, directly safeguarding patient safety before every procedure.

• Inspect, assemble, and validate instrument sets with precision, taking ownership of quality checks and repairs so surgical teams have complete, reliable tools ready in the operating room.

• Operate and monitor advanced sterilization equipment to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, functionality, and infection control across all surgical containers.

• Build accurate surgical case carts by proactively managing inventory levels and tracking instrument sets, ensuring smooth operating room workflows and zero surgical delays.

• Elevate team performance and quality standards by participating in peer quality assurance audits, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the InternationalAssociation of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Preferred.

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Boardfor Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.