Sterile Processing Technician - Detail‑Oriented

Legacy Health; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, part of Legacy Health, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to ensure a sterile, clean environment that supports high-quality patient care.

You will sterilize instruments, assemble carts, stock rooms for procedures, record quality metrics, and promote infection control through diligent teamwork. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities as you contribute to patient safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the principles and methods of sterilization.
• Understanding of the importance of infection control and good aseptic techniques.
• Understanding of the importance of documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of instruments and scopes.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Responsibilities

• Distribute flexible scopes, biopsy instruments, traveling video carts, and other supplies and equipment used in endoscopic patient care.
• Assist with the set-up, changeover, and stocking of procedure rooms.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling.
• Assemble and package instruments for sterilization according to procedure.
• Monitor sterilization and processing equipment for proper functioning and maintain required documentation records.
• Operate computer systems properly and safely.
• Assemble case carts, house-wide procedure carts, and instrument drawers accurately and timely to ensure availability for surgery.
• Respond to routine and non-routine requests for materials, supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Record and maintain department quality-management indicators.
• Promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Infection control

Documentation

Instrument knowledge

Verbal communication

Keyboard / computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, part of Legacy Health, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to ensure a sterile, clean environment that supports high-quality patient care.

You will sterilize instruments, assemble carts, stock rooms for procedures, record quality metrics, and promote infection control through diligent teamwork. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities as you contribute to patient safety and operational excellence.