Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Prep

Mary Greeley Medical Center; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide quality instrumentation and supplies for the surgical team. You will ensure sterile, properly labeled instruments and trays, maintain记录s, and support infection control practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization processes, teamwork across departments, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate oral and written English.
• Ability to foster teamwork across disciplines.
• Ability to assist nursing personnel and ancillary departments.
• Ability to function under stress.
• Certification within 3 years of hire.
• Proficient knowledge of sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function and damage before assembly.
• Prepare complete instrument sets and replace missing/damaged items.
• Package and label equipment in peel packs.
• Protect delicate or sharp instruments during handling.
• Use CensiTrac scanning in decontamination/assembly/sterilizing.
• Label items with correct identification and location.
• Distribute sterile equipment to patient care units as requested.
• Assemble trays per established tray list for storage or processing.
• Maintain accurate records of items sterilized.
• Monitor sterilizer parameters (Steam, VPro, NX Sterrad).
• Utilize internal/external/biological monitor systems.
• Place trays/peel packs per manufacturer instructions.
• Prioritize to meet deadlines for instrument sets.
• Pick inventory for each OR case (scheduled/add-ons).
• Clean work areas and restock supplies.
• Communicate with coworkers/health team members.
• Notify coordinator if stock is low; rotate stock before expiry.
• Maintain infection control knowledge.
• On-call duties as scheduled.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Assist nursing/ancillary

Handle stress

Sterilization knowledge

Specialized equipment use

Education

Sterile Processing certification or course

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide quality instrumentation and supplies for the surgical team. You will ensure sterile, properly labeled instruments and trays, maintain记录s, and support infection control practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization processes, teamwork across departments, and the ability to work under pressure.