Sterile Processing Technician

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical Services team. The role focuses on sterile processing of instruments and maintaining supplies, with opportunities to grow into CSPDT certification within 6 months of hire.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years of sterile processing experience, with pay between $24.16 and $36.23 per hour depending on experience and equity within the department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean environment in sterile processing department and adheres to PPE and safety protocols.
• Safely cleans, packages, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and trays using aseptic technique.
• Operates, monitors, and documents cleaning and sterilizing equipment per manufacturers’ instructions.
• Maintains CS and Surgery inventory by counting, ordering, and restocking supplies.
• Responds to Surgery requests for items promptly.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

CSPDT certification

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.

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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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

The pay range for this position is $24.16 - $36.23. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.