Sterile Processing Technician I

How You Will Make a Difference

Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays to contracted and ORC facilities in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, DNV, AAMI and AORN standards and the facilities' goals and policies. Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

What You Will Do

Supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes aligned with IP professional standards and regulations.

Learns and trains in all assigned areas, such as, but not limited to decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage area processes aligned with IP professional standards and regulations.

Operates all mechanical machinery within the department such as, but not limited to, cart washers, instrument washers, steam sterilizers, low temp sterilizers, ultrasonic and drying cabinets within sterile processing.

Able to perform assembly on basic instrument trays aligned with IP quality and production standards.

Uses established policies and procedures to complete work assignments.

Refers all decisions beyond personal scope of responsibilities to their Manager and or STERIS leadership if necessary.

Reports broken and/or missing instrumentation.

Participates in in-services and educational offerings provided by STERIS in the facility.

Responds and supports requests made by STERIS leadership with ensuring requested instrumentation is prioritized and available for Customer needs.

What You Need to Be Successful

A high school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.

6 months - 1+ years of SPD or transferrable experience required.

Some states require CRCST or CSPDT certification as a prerequisite of the job. If required, must maintain certification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours annually.

Basic computer skills and aptitude.

Medical instrument knowledge preferred.

Knowledge of sterilization and processing equipment preferred.

Ability to work daily in a fast-paced, high pressure Healthcare Service environment.

Awareness of LEAN concepts and ability to translate this in the work environment preferred.

Communicates in a professional manner to all hospital staff, Customers and company employees via all forms of communication.

Must be a team player and demonstrate flexibility to work in all areas of the department to meet production demands.

What We're Offering You in Return

STERIS is a global organization offering full time opportunities to join our growing team. We offer benefits including Medical/Vision/Dental, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Our motto in the Sterile Processing Department is simple: 100% complete, 100% sterile, 100% on time. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you play a crucial role in making sure we live up to that standard. If you're looking for the chance to impact dozens of people a day, and you want to further your career with a company that offers several opportunities for career development, click the apply button below. Let's create a healthier and safer world, together.

Pay range for this opportunity is $18.90 - $24.46. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit

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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.