Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Orthopedic

• Location: Newburgh, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital
• Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Full Time | Mon-Fri 3pm-11:30pm

• Decontaminate and sanitize surgical instruments and high-tech equipment with meticulous care, serving as our hospital’s first line of defense against infection.

• Verify the perfection of every surgical tray by inspecting, testing, and assembling instruments, ensuring our surgeons have exactly what they need to perform successful, delay-free procedures.

• Master and monitor advanced sterilization systems and equipment, validating that every cycle rigorously meets safety standards for a flawlessly sterile clinical environment.

• Manage instrument inventory and coordinate case-cart preparation to support the seamless, rapid flow of the daily operating room schedule.

• Uphold exceptional standards of clinical precision by participating in collaborative peer quality audits, fostering a team culture of continuous learning and zero-error safety.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile
    Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board
    for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience,
    if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• CRCST certification