Sterile Processing Technician I

Role summary

Sterile processing duties

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation according to procedures and manufacturer Instructions for Use.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, and related equipment according to departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for cleanliness, function, and completeness; identify items requiring repair or replacement.
• Assemble instrument trays, procedure sets, and equipment according to standardized tray listings and quality standards.
• Document processing activities and maintain reusable-device traceability using instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain sterile supplies, processing consumables, and departmental stock.
• Transport instruments, equipment, and supplies to procedural and patient care areas.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions, processing concerns, quality issues, and safety risks to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with regulatory, accreditation, infection-prevention, and departmental standards; participate in training, competency validation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and skills

• Basic knowledge of sterile processing workflows, instrumentation handling, and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Central sterile technician or similar healthcare-setting experience, 0–1 year, is preferred.
• CRCST certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is preferred.
• Some high school completed is preferred.

Work arrangement and schedule

• Onsite at 55 Fruit Street.
• 40 scheduled hours per week on the evening shift.

Compensation

• Pay range is $23.34–$33.37 per hour.