Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Prep & Safe Care

West Valley Medical Center, Inc.; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Behavioral health and telemedicine

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Disability coverage

Leaves of absence

401(k) match (3%–9%)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

West Valley Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instruments and supplies are clean, sterilized, and ready for use in surgical procedures.

You will support surgical staff by maintaining instrument integrity and readiness across cases, contributing to patient safety. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, managing processing equipment, and coordinating with the OR team on case-specific sets, inventory, and urgent instrument needs.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

Job description

West Valley Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instruments and supplies are clean, sterilized, and ready for use in surgical procedures.

You will support surgical staff by maintaining instrument integrity and readiness across cases, contributing to patient safety. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, managing processing equipment, and coordinating with the OR team on case-specific sets, inventory, and urgent instrument needs.