Sterile Processing Technician I Certified

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K matching

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines is looking for a Certified Sterile Processing Technician I to clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments, supporting safe patient care. The role emphasizes infection control and precise documentation in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and a clear pathway to CSPT certification, with opportunities for learning and growth within the Sterile Processing Department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience preferred.
• Must be certified within two years of hire: HSPA CSPT, CBSPD CST, NBSTSA CST, or NCCT CST.
• IA/IL mandatory reporter trainings for abuse as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess surgical instruments and equipment through decontamination, cleaning, assembly, inspection, sterilization, and storage.
• Configure decontamination and sterilization equipment; verify tray content and remove defective items.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and deliver sterile supplies to storage locations.
• Monitor equipment performance; perform routine testing and maintenance for reliability.
• Document each step of the reprocessing cycle for traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current on infection prevention standards and organizational policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Decontamination tools

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)
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing carerequired.
• ILChild Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing carerequired.
• IAAdultDependentAbuseMandatoryReporterTraininginstate(s) whereprovidingcarerequired.
• ILAdultDependentAbuseMandatoryReporterTraininginstate(s) whereprovidingcarerequired.