Sterile Processing Technician - Instrument Sterilization & Prep

Surgery Partners; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Free scrubs with laundry service

Free meals

PTO

401(k) with 4% company match

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Central Sterilization Technician to perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment to support safe patient care. You will follow infection control standards, document cycles, coordinate with operating rooms, monitor inventory, and participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous surgical support.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of EMR systems, HIPAA compliance, and the ability

Qualifications

• Proficient in medical terminology and EMR systems.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and clean instruments per infection control standards.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE.
• Inspect, assemble, and prepare trays and instrument sets.
• Package, wrap, and label instruments to preserve sterility.
• Sterilize using autoclaves and verify cycles.
• Communicate with operating rooms and nursing units to coordinate sterilized items.
• Monitor inventory and assist with restocking; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR systems

HIPAA regulations

Attention to detail

English communication

Independent worker

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking a Central Sterilization Technician to perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment to support safe patient care. You will follow infection control standards, document cycles, coordinate with operating rooms, monitor inventory, and participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous surgical support.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of EMR systems, HIPAA compliance, and the ability