Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Department

Description Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Department Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend | Springfield, Oregon Full-Time | 1.00 FTE | Night Shift )

Pay Range: $23.47 - $34.82 per hour
The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

If you're looking for a Sterile Processing role where your work is truly seen, valued, and directly connected to patient care, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. At Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend, you'll help support life-saving procedures by ensuring every instrument is safe, sterile, and ready when patients need it most.

• Be an essential part of the surgical team. Every tray you assemble and every instrument you process helps make safe patient care possible.
• Work in a respected, team-oriented department. You'll partner closely with perioperative and procedural teams that rely on your expertise every day.
• Build a long-term healthcare career. Peace Health supports certification, ongoing development, and opportunities for growth within one of the Pacific Northwest's leading healthcare systems.
• Enjoy the stability of a full-time, benefited position. Competitive pay, strong benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off support both your career and personal life.
• Join a mission-driven organization. At Peace Health, our work is guided by a commitment to serving patients, families, and communities with compassion and excellence.

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll help ensure caregivers have the equipment and instruments they need to provide exceptional patient care.

• Prepare surgical instruments, procedure trays, and medical equipment for patient care.
• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments according to established standards.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment safely and accurately.
• Ensure surgical teams receive the correct instruments and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Organize and restock department inventory and sterile supplies.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble instrument sets to ensure quality and readiness.
• Maintain sterilization equipment and report any concerns promptly.
• Support a safe, efficient environment focused on quality patient care.
• Collaborate with team members across procedural and surgical services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum three (3) months of Sterile Processing Technician experience OR
• Three (3) months of experience in a related role such as Veterinary Technician, Dental Technician, Surgical Support Aide, or another healthcare-related technician position involving the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• National Sterile Processing/Distribution Certification within one (1) year of hire:
  • CRCST through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM), or
  • CSPDT through CBSPD, or
  • Another nationally recognized sterile processing certification.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification within one (1) year of hire if working in PHMG.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a National Central Service Technician program.
• Six (6) months of Sterile Processing experience.

We understand life doesn't stop when your shift begins. Candidates who bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to teamwork tend to thrive…