Sterile Processing Technician | PRN status | Whitefish

Sterile Processing Technician

At Logan Health, we're more than just a healthcare provider we're a community. Nestled in the heart of Montana, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team. As a member of Logan Health, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence. We offer opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Come join us and experience the Logan Health difference, where your passion meets purpose in a place you'll be proud to call home.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

The Guardians Behind Every Safe Surgery

Behind every successful surgical procedure is a team dedicated to protecting patients before an operation even begins. Sterile Processing Technicians are the guardians of patient safety ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and environments are clean, sterile, organized, and ready when they matter most.

If you take pride in precision, enjoy hands-on work, and want to make a real impact in healthcare, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting our surgical and procedural teams through the decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments and trays. Your work directly contributes to safe patient care and successful surgical outcomes every single day.

This is an active, fast-paced role that combines technical skill, attention to detail, teamwork, and physical movement throughout the shift.

Location: Logan Health Whitefish | Whitefish, Montana Schedule: Day Shift Variable Hours | PRN status

What You'll Do:

Protect Patient Safety

• Decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to strict department and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure instruments are safe, functional, and surgery-ready.

Assemble & Prepare

• Assemble surgical trays and instrument sets with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Wrap, label, and prepare trays and equipment for sterilization and transport.

Keep Operations Moving

• Maintain organized inventory of instruments, implants, and supplies.
• Communicate shortages, equipment concerns, or damaged instruments to the appropriate teams.

Support a High-Performing Surgical Team

• Work closely with surgical staff and healthcare teams to ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed.
• Help maintain efficient workflow in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What to Expect Physically:

Sterile Processing is a hands-on, physically active role. Team members regularly:

• Push and pull large instrument carts and supply bins
• Lift trays, equipment, and supplies
• Stand and move throughout the shift
• Work in a fast-paced environment that requires stamina, organization, and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous sterile processing or healthcare experience is preferred, but not required. We welcome motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow in healthcare.
• Certification (Preferred): Candidates will be expected to obtain at least one of the following certifications within two years of hire:
• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM/HSPA)
• Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Skills: Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities, attention to detail and commitment to quality, excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite and learning additional software as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Meaningful Impact - Every tray you assemble and every instrument you sterilize helps protect patients and supports life-changing procedures.
• Training Provided - No sterile processing experience? No problem. We provide on-the-job training and support your professional development.
• Collaborative Team Environment - Join a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in patient safety, teamwork, and high standards of care.