Sterile Processing Technician I Certified

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K match

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician I to clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and devices. You will support safe patient care by following infection control standards, maintaining documentation, and ensuring traceability in a fast-paced environment.

This role suits detail-oriented individuals who value precision and continuous learning, with at least one year of sterile processing experience preferred and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience preferred.
• Certification within two years of hire: HSPA CSP/DS, CBSPD CSPDT, NBSTSA CST, or NCCT Surgical Technician (CRCST/CSPDT) acceptable when paired with CRCST/CSPDT

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment by performing decontamination, cleaning, assembly, inspection, sterilization, and storage in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and infection control standards.
• Operate and configure specialized decontamination and sterilization equipment, verify tray accuracy using content lists, and remove defective instruments from service for repair.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and deliver sterile supplies to designated storage locations to support seamless surgical operations.
• Monitor sterilization and decontamination equipment performance, complete required testing, and perform routine maintenance to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Accurately document each step of the reprocessing cycle to maintain traceability, meet regulatory requirements, and support quality assurance.
• Stay current on infection prevention standards, sterilization practices, and organizational policies through ongoing learning and training.

Skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Play a critical role in patient safety behind the scenes as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician I. In this position, you will clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical devices to support safe and effective clinical care. You’ll ensure compliance with infection control standards and regulatory guidelines while maintaining accurate documentation for traceability. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented who values precision, quality, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe,accurate, and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment by performing decontamination, cleaning, assembly, inspection, sterilization, and storagein accordance withmanufacturer guidelines and infection control standards.
• Operate and configure specialized decontamination and sterilization equipment, verify tray accuracy using content lists, and remove defective instruments from service for repair.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and deliver sterile supplies todesignatedstorage locations to support seamless surgical operations.
• Monitor sterilization and decontamination equipment performance, complete required testing, and perform routine maintenance to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Accurately document each step of the reprocessing cycle tomaintaintraceability, meet regulatory requirements, and support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on infection prevention standards, sterilization practices, and organizational policies through ongoing learning and training while consistently adhering to safety and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of sterile processing experience is preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must be certified through one of the following within two (2)yearof hire:
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician-Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician-Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist-National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • Surgical Technician-Certified is acceptable in conjunction with CRCST or CSPDT-National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
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