Sterile Processing Technician — Critical Instrument Steward

Intermountain Healthcare; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah is seeking a Central Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments are properly cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized and distributed across departments. The role involves training and validation of competencies, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Candidates will progress through Level 1–3 responsibilities, with opportunities to work in Orthopedics, Neuro, and Vascular procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must attain Central Processing Certification within one year of hire.
• Level 2-3 candidates should have HSPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments.
• Assemble, wrap, peel pack, label and sterilize instruments.
• Issue sterile supplies to hospital areas and regional campuses.
• Perform ongoing inventory duties and communicate with providers and vendors.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Vendor relationships

Sterilization techniques

Equipment operations

Disinfecting

Sterile processing (levels 2-3)

Education

High School Diploma

Central Processing Certification (HSPA)

CER or CIS certification (HSPA Level 3)

Tools

Sterile Processing Software

Job description

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah is seeking a Central Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments are properly cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized and distributed across departments. The role involves training and validation of competencies, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Candidates will progress through Level 1–3 responsibilities, with opportunities to work in Orthopedics, Neuro, and Vascular procedures.