Key Perks and Benefits
- Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program beginning day one, designed to support work-life balance, rest, and time with family.
- Medical Insurance: Choose from two High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options or a PPO plan, along with Dental and Vision coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month following your hire date.
- HSA with employer contribution for eligible health plans; FSA for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Industry-leading retirement plan – employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.
- Employees receive a 10% discount on food and beverages at the Wilson Cafe, Coffee Bar, and Micro Mart.
Employment Status: Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours a week (80 hours/period)
Shift: 1st shift
Position Reports To: Sterile Processing Team Lead / Department Manager
Department Description
Sterile Processing at Wilson Health is essential to patient safety and surgical success. As a Sterile Processing Technician I, you are responsible for decontaminating, assembling, inspecting, wrapping, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment for Surgical Services and other hospital departments. You ensure the clinical team has the tools they need to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician I is a hands-on clinical support role focused on ensuring the availability and safety of all surgical instruments and equipment. You follow the direction of the Sterile Processing Team Lead to maintain high standards for instrument decontamination, assembly, inspection, and sterilization. You collaborate with surgical teams, OR staff, and hospital departments to support patient care, maintain workflow efficiency, and promote a culture of safety, quality, and professionalism. You serve as a resource for staff, address real-time challenges, and create a positive work environment where staff feel supported and patients feel safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect patient equipment and used instruments; determine proper processing methods according to hospital policies.
- Inspect instruments for damage and report concerns to Team Lead or Department Manager.
- Assemble, wrap, and prepare instruments for appropriate sterilization methods.
- Maintain detailed tray lists and sterilization records.
- Monitor instrument repairs and request replacements to ensure trays are complete and ready.
- Inform OR, OB, and ER teams of missing instruments or instruments sent for repair.
- Clean and maintain crash carts and specialty carts; distribute throughout hospital as needed.
- Maintain adequate sterile inventory and supplies to complete cleaning, processing, and sterilization.
- Ensure patient safety and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
- Follow hospital policies, infection control protocols, and safety guidelines.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and hospital staff.
- Assist with orientation of new personnel when needed.
- Attend mandatory in-services and promote professional growth.
- Take a fair share of weekend and holiday call and respond promptly.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, within the scope of responsibility.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong attention to detail and dependability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Associates expected to obtain CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management
- Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations as needed
Physical & Vision Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift equipment
- Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, plus ability to adjust focus for instrument assembly
- Ability to read fine print on labels and view computer screens
Mission & Vision & Values
- Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care
- Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health
- A.S.P.I.R.E – Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence
Wilson Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
