Sterile Processing Technician

St. Charles Health System

. Assemble case carts for surgeries .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRedmond • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assembling and sterilizing surgical instruments while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proficient in delivering efficient patient care and maintaining a clean and organized surgical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CRCST CertificationSurgical Case PreparationSterilization Equipment OperationInventory ManagementCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Surgical Instrument SterilizationCase Cart AssemblyDecontamination ProceduresSupply CoordinationEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismConfidentialityEthical ConductCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Sterilization EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Certifications & Qualifications

CRCST CertificationSPD Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcareSurgical ServicesPatient CareComplianceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble case carts for surgeries
Coordinate, assemble, disassemble, and distribute supplies for surgical cases
Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and supplies
Prepare cases and procedures
Operate various sterilization equipment
Re-stock department inventory and store instruments in the proper location
Clean and maintain department equipment
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and continuous-improvement principles
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests
Conduct activities professionally, confidentially, ethically, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
CRCST certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician certification from CBSPD within 18 months of hire
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely
Ability to stand, walk, lift/carry/push/pull 25-50 pounds, grasp/squeeze, and use a clear and audible speaking voice and hear normal speech level
Ability to bend, stoop/kneel/crouch, reach overhead, and lift/carry/push/pull 11-25 pounds
Ability to climb a ladder/step stool, lift/carry/push/pull 1-10 pounds, and hear whispered speech level
Ability to sit, climb stairs, operate a keyboard, and operate a motor vehicle
Ability to work variable scheduled days on second shift, 1200-2030, 40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Evening Shift Differential - $2.50 / hr
Night Shift Differential - $5.50 / hr
Weekend Differential - $2.00 / hr
In-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for Certified candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year