Sterile Processing Technician I Certified

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

parental leave

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician Certified I to perform cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices in compliance with infection control standards. You will maintain documentation for traceability and support clinical operations.

The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to learn basic computer skills; a driver’s license is needed when driving for work-related reasons.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• CRCST certification required.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination duties on medical equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies; maintains sterilization records.
• Assembles instrument trays and packs with documentation.
• Receives, issues, stores, and distributes supplies with accurate documentation.
• Ensures proper storage using first in, first out and outdating controls.
• Assembles case carts and prioritizes emergency/next-day cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient and workplace safety by preventing errors and infections.
• Maintains inventory levels and uses electronic tracking systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified I is responsible for the safe and effective reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution. This role ensures compliance with infection control standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements to support patient safety and clinical operations. The technician maintains accurate documentation for traceability, participates in quality assurance initiatives, and engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and organizational policies.

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

Performs cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination duties on medical equipment.Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies. Perform quality indicators and maintain sterilization records.Assembles instruments, instrument trays, and packs including documentation.Receives, issues, stores, and distributes supplies with accurate documentation.Assures proper storage of sterile supplies and equipment using first in first out rotation and periodic outdating.Assembles case carts accurately and in a timely manner giving priority to emergency and next day cases.Fills supply and instrument order requests as received from other areas.Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.Maintains inventory supply levels.Properly operates equipment according to manufacturer recommendation.Demonstrated proficiency in electronic instrument tracking and management systems and supply management system.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED equivalent. Must have the ability to learn basic computer skills. Position requires CRCST certification.Obtain certification according to central sterile processing policy. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.