Sterile Processing Technician

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Portland, OR, seeks a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to join the Surgical Services Department. The role focuses on sterilizing instruments, maintaining supplies, and ensuring a clean, compliant processing area.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years of sterile processing experience, and CSPDT certification within six months of hire. The team emphasizes compassionate care and strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of sterile processing experience.
• CSPDT certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean environment in sterile processing department by wearing appropriate clothing, hair and face coverings, and coats.
• Safely cleans, packages, assembles, sterilizes instruments and trays using aseptic technique.
• Operates, monitors, and documents cleaning and sterilizing equipment in CS and OR areas.
• Maintains CS and Surgery inventory by counting, ordering, and restocking supplies.
• Responds to requests from Surgery for items as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician performs sterile processing of surgical instruments and equipment and maintains supplies for the Surgical Services Department. We have an opportunity for a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to join our Shriners Portland team!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains clean environment in sterile processing department by wearing appropriate clothing, hair and face covering, and cover coats, and removing/changing aprons, masks, etc., as necessary.
• Safely cleans, packages, assembles, sterilizes instruments and trays using aseptic technique.
• Correctly operates, monitors, and documents all cleaning and sterilizing equipment in CS and OR area according to equipment manufacturer's instructions
• Maintains appropriate CS and Surgery inventory by routinely counting, ordering, and restocking par level supplies.
• Responds immediately to all requests from Surgery for different or additional items.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years' experience in sterile processing
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), required within 6 months of hire

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

We're always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.