Sterile Processing Technician

Description

Sterile Processing Technician

Full-Time | Outpatient Clinics & Surgery
Story Medical | Nevada, Iowa
Pay Range: $23.45 - $35.18 per hour

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Looking for a meaningful career where your work directly supports exceptional patient care? Story Medical is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical services team. In this essential role, you will ensure surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, assembled, and ready for patient care. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will:

• Decontaminate, inspect, clean, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate and monitor sterilization and decontamination equipment, including biological and chemical testing, to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Inspect instrument sets for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness before distribution.
• Prepare and deliver sterile supplies and equipment to support surgical and clinical departments in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory by stocking, labeling, organizing, and replenishing sterile supplies and equipment.
• Identify malfunctioning equipment, coordinate repairs or replacements, and remove defective items from service.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with infection prevention, regulatory, and hospital policies.
• Protect the confidentiality of all patient, employee, and organizational information.

Qualifications
Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Sterile Processing certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire .
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Previous experience in sterile processing, surgical services, or a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization methods, and infection prevention practices.

Why Story Medical?

At Story Medical, we're committed to caring for our patients-and our employees. We offer a supportive, team-focused culture along with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,000 annually in Professional Development Assistance
• Free access to our onsite Wellness Center
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Cafeteria
• A collaborative, family-like work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Story Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Work Authorization

Story Medical hires only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants requiring current or future sponsorship for employment authorization are not eligible.