Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Sterile Processing Technician II

Join a team that supports exceptional patient care. At CentraCare, Sterile Processing Technicians play a critical role behind the scenes to ensure patients receive safe high-quality care. As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you will bring advanced knowledge and prior hands-on experience in sterile processing to support surgical and procedural teams. Your expertise in decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and inventory management helps ensure the right instruments are available, functioning properly, and ready when needed. This position is ideal for an experienced sterile processing professional who takes pride in precision, quality, and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.

What you will do:

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Prepare instrument trays for surgeries and procedures
• Operate sterilization and instrument tracking systems
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards
• Support caregivers throughout the health system by ensuring critical equipment is available when needed

Schedule:

• Evening shifts | 8-hour shifts | 2:30 pm to 11 pm
• Full-time | 72-80 hours every two weeks
• Occasional weekends and holidays rotate as needed

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards):

Wage rates (Tech II) start at 23.76 per hour, offering more with experience. Full pay range for this position is 23.76 - 35.64 hourly. Shift Differential Pay: + 1.50/hour between 3 pm & 11 pm. Weekend shift differential is + 1.05 per hour when occurring. Full-time comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, retirement, and more! Visit our Benefits | CentraCare page for more information!

Physical Demands:

Expect 8-hour shifts of standing/walking. Be able to push/pull up to 75lbs, lift up to 25lbs routinely. Frequent needs for reaching, bending, squatting, crouching. Able to tolerate heat while wearing personal protective equipment. Is able to work in an environment with frequent noises, alerts, and disruptions.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED graduate or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in healthcare preferred. Requires little or no prior relevant training or work experience. The ability to understand detailed technical instruction for surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes!

Whether you're starting a healthcare career or bringing experience from another industry, Sterile Processing offers an opportunity to develop specialized skills while making a difference every day. Apply today and discover a healthcare career where precision, teamwork, and purpose come together.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including but not limited to individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.