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Sterile Processing Technician I Certified

UnityPoint Health·Des Moines, Iowa

OtherOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Sterile Processing Technician I Certified

How this role compares

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  • 70 similar openings in the Des Moines area · median $37,300

About the role

The technician is responsible for the safe decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical devices. They ensure compliance with infection control standards and maintain accurate documentation to support clinical operations.

Overview The Sterile Processing Technician Certified I is responsible for the safe and effective reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.

This role ensures compliance with infection control standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements to support patient safety and clinical operations.

The technician maintains accurate documentation for traceability, participates in quality assurance initiatives, and engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and organizational policies.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.

We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivery of care for Iowa Health-Des Moines customers through the efficient and timely management of instruments, supplies and equipment resources.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED equivalent. Must read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently. Employee must have successfully completed a Central Sterile certification process and must have a current certification license. Successful completion of in-house modular education program. Will accept non-certified applicants with previous related experience.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and hold a current Central Sterile certification. The role requires the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, with preference given to those who have completed an in-house modular education program.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Sterilization
  • Decontamination
  • Infection control
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Sterile processing
  • Instrument assembly
  • Medical device handling

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401k matching
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Daily pay
  • Employee recognition program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Jul 30, 2027
Application
Employer website
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UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health is hiring in Des Moines, Iowa. This opening is listed as other.

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Iowa sterile processing roles need certification

In Iowa, Sterile Processing Technician I Certified roles are often tied to steady hospital and surgical demand, and employers may also consider non-certified applicants with related experience. Competition can be strong because facilities look for candidates who can follow strict sterilization protocols, maintain equipment readiness, and meet certification or experience requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hands-on sterile processing or instrument reprocessing experience in your application.

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