Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Sterile Processing Technician ensures the availability of clean and sterilized surgical instruments for operating rooms. This includes assembling case carts, monitoring inventory, and adhering to strict infection control standards.
The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.
Essential Functions
Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required
Requires 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing or an operating room environment. A high school diploma is required along with knowledge of sterilization protocols and surgical instrumentation.
Market context
In Indiana, support-services roles in healthcare often draw steady demand because clinics and practices rely on certified staff to keep daily operations moving. These positions can be competitive when employers want current CMA-AAMA or NCMA-NCTT certification, BCLS from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, and either recent medical practice experience or an externship background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and recent training before applying.
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