Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Certified) - Central Services

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join its Surgical Services team in Lima, OH. This non-clinical, full-time role supports infection control by inventorying, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and tracking instruments and supplies.

The position requires a High School diploma (preferred) and certification to advance to the role. Prior instrument processing experience and strong interpersonal skills are valued in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification required to advance to Sterile Processing Technician.
• Experience in instrument processing and familiarity with surgical instrumentation preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surgical supplies and instruments are inventoried, decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and tracked.
• Package, store and track sterilized instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate across Surgical Services.
• Work in a fast-paced, stressful environment with dependable performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Willingness to train

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Surgical instrumentation familiarity

Job description

Lima , OH

Non-Clinical Support

Full Time , Days , 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Posted 09/16/2026

Shift: 8 hour shifts

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours/Pay Period: 80 hours per pay period

On Call Requirement: No

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, objectives, procedures and policies the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked, working in a collaborative role across Surgical Services.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Licensure/Certification: To advance to a Sterile Processing Technician (Certified), certification is required.

Experience: Previous experience in instrument processing / familiarity with surgical instrumentation is preferred.

Skills: Must be skilled in surgical instrumentation and have a willingness to train in all facets of Surgical and Endoscopy Instrumentation. Must be highly motivated, dependable and willing to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and professional attitude and demeanor required at all times.