Sterile Processing Tech I

Join to apply for the Sterile Processing Tech I role at CHI Job Summary & Responsibilities As our Sterile Processing Professional, you will be a critical guardian of patient safety, ensuring surgical teams receive correct, fully functional, and sterile instrumentation. Every day, you will expertly perform decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy, delivering instruments with resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. You will continuously expand your knowledge of standards and procedures for surgical instrumentation. Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, processing, assembling, and sterilizing all instruments and equipment following policy/procedure, industry standards, and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU). Practice Universal Precautions and follow OSHA requirements at all times. Assist with daily/weekly testing and logging of all mechanical equipment, including mechanical washers, sonic sterilizers, and sterilizers. Maintain accurate and legible documentation. Assist with the routine maintenance of instrumentation by identifying items needing repair. Follow procedure for set assembly utilizing instrument checklists and/or instrument tracking where available. Job Requirements High School Graduate, General Studies, upon hire. High School GED, General Studies, upon hire. Preferred 1–2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing. Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire. Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, upon hire. Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, upon hire. Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, upon hire. Where You’ll Work CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha’s only full‑service hospital. We believe patient‑focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services. Pay Range $15.67 – $22.14 per hour Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr