Sterile Processing Technician – Evenings

Carle Health

. Decontaminate, disassemble, clean, reassemble, package, and sterilize instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in decontaminating, cleaning, reassembling, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation while adhering to AAMI and organizational Infection Control guidelines. Proficient in using electronic equipment for inspection and maintaining accurate documentation in the SPD Information system.

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Decontamination And SterilizationAAMI Infection Control GuidelinesManual And Mechanical CleaningInspection Of InstrumentsSPD Information System Documentation

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Hard Skills

DecontaminationSterilizationCleaningReassemblyInspectionPackagingDocumentationSupply PickingEquipment InspectionDefect Identification

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Inspection EquipmentSPD Information System

Industry Keywords

Surgical InstrumentationInfection ControlOperating Room SuppliesManufacturer Instructions For UseSpecialty CartsOmnicells

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Decontaminate, disassemble, clean, reassemble, package, and sterilize instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units
Follow protocols to ensure equipment and instrumentation processing meets AAMI and organizational Infection Control guidelines
Provide disposable and reusable equipment to the Operating Room
Dispense disposable supplies used in OR cases
Reassemble and package instrument sets accurately and efficiently according to department policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions for use
Perform manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment
Inspect instruments for cleanliness, defects, and proper functionality
Use electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects
Restock Specialty Carts and Omnicells as necessary
Document completed work and verify processing parameters
Complete accurate documentation in the SPD Information system
Sterilize instrument sets according to departmental policies and manufacturer instructions for use
Pick supplies for same-day/next-day surgical cases
Answer telephone calls from internal and external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to decontaminate, disassemble, clean, reassemble, package, and sterilize instrumentation
Ability to follow AAMI and organizational Infection Control guidelines
Ability to perform manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment
Ability to inspect instruments for cleanliness, defects, and proper functionality
Ability to use electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects
Ability to document work and verify processing parameters in the SPD Information system
Ability to sterilize instrument sets according to departmental policies and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU)
Ability to pick supplies for same-day/next-day surgical cases
Ability to answer telephone calls from internal and external customers
Rotating weekend and holiday availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500.00 sign-on bonus for external hires
Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers