The Sterile Processing Technician retrieves, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, processes, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical devices and equipment. They perform quality checks and prepare case carts for the Operating Room.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with SPD certification within 18 months of hire. On-the-job training includes a minimum of eight weeks of concentrated orientation.
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Job description
St.
Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
The employees of St.
Luke's are our most valuable asset!
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
On-the-Job training includes a concentrated orientation period with a minimum duration of eight weeks, which may extend depending on the candidate's learning pace and confidence.
Training hours will vary, as the candidate is required to gain comprehensive exposure to all departmental operations, including both opening and closing procedures.
This may involve rotating through different shifts to ensure a full understanding of daily workflows and responsibilities across the department.
The Sterile Processing Technician retrieves, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical devices, equipment, procedure trays and supplies used in the care of patients.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Retrieves, sorts and decontaminates used materials, instruments, medical devices and equipment from the nursing units, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, Outpatient Departments, etc., according to established procedures.
Performs quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
Performs high level disinfection (HLD) on items that cannot be sterilized.
Assembles and wraps items in correct type of packaging material in preparation for sterilization.
Sterilizes wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO.
Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Standing for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time.
Walking for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time.
Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time.
Frequently uses fingers and hands for data entry, assembling instrument trays, picking items for case carts and packaging items.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development Opportunities
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Generous PTO
Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds.
Hearing ability sufficient to hear above noise level of operating equipment (sterilizers).
Must be able to hear alarms and telephone.
Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision (must be able to detect defects in instruments, such as nicks, burrs, etc.).
Frequently pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required.
SPD certification is required within 18 months of hire.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: On-the-job training with 8 weeks minimum concentrated orientation period.
MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE: $17.55 - $26.33 St Luke’s University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States.
Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.
Benefit offerings: St.
Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities.
Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.
It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St.
Luke's!!
St.
Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1872, St.
Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites.
With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
St.
Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St.
Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.
The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.
In 2021, St.
Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
St.
Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.
Also, for the third straight year, St.
Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.
In 2025, St.
Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024.
Lastly, in 2025, St.
Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
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