Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician I - Per Diem

Job description

Job Description Summary: Cleans and decontaminates surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment. Collects, receives, and sorts instruments. Job Description: • Follows manufacturer instructions and departmental procedures to ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments and patient care equipment • Collaborates with interdepartmental staff to prioritize workload, meeting both daily schedules and urgent surgical needs • Locates, collects, and prepares instruments for pickup or delivery, including packaging for offsite locations as needed • Maintains and operates decontamination and sterilization equipment in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and safety standards • Monitors sterilization indicators and maintains accurate records for quality assurance and compliance Qualifications: • Certification as a CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through HSPA or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD required within two years of hire • Strong attention to detail and adherence to infection control standards • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment • Prior experience in sterile processing or related healthcare support preferred Compensation Information: $17.96 - $34.57 The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Job Exempt: No Benefits: Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future. Physical Wellness: We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle. Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household. Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .