Sterile Processing Tech II

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301 Department: Sterile Processing Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt Schedule: 9:00 pm - 7:30 am, four 10-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday Your role with us Are you looking for a role where you can be a vital part of something bigger, a career where you directly support life‑saving care and keep patients safe? As a sterile processing technician at Salem Health, you’ll be at the heart of healthcare, ensuring that our surgical teams have access to the instruments they need to provide top‑notch care. Every tool you sanitize plays a role in someone’s health journey, making your work truly meaningful. What you’ll do Decontaminate and prepare items following departmental standards and equipment guidelines. Prepare items for sterilization using correct procedures, indicators, and labels. Operate and maintain sterilizers, ensuring proper function and reporting maintenance issues. Assemble and prepare case carts efficiently and independently. Handle and organize surgical trays, instruments, and drills for proper assembly. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, identifying and addressing safety hazards. Required qualifications Must hold either a current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or a current Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Total rewards package Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Why Salem Health? Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award‑winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high‑quality care. We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection and room to thrive. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr