Job Description

The Guardians Behind Every Safe Surgery

Behind every successful surgical procedure is a team dedicated to protecting patients before an operation even begins. Sterile Processing Technicians are the guardians of patient safety ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and environments are clean, sterile, organized, and ready when they matter most.

If you take pride in precision, enjoy hands-on work, and want to make a real impact in healthcare, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting our surgical and procedural teams through the decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments and trays. Your work directly contributes to safe patient care and successful surgical outcomes every single day.

This is an active, fast-paced role that combines technical skill, attention to detail, teamwork, and physical movement throughout the shift.

Location: Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell, Montana Schedule: Night Shift 8 Hours | Full Time 40 Hours

What You'll Do:

Protect Patient Safety

• Decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to strict department and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure instruments are safe, functional, and surgery-ready.

Assemble & Prepare

• Assemble surgical trays and instrument sets with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Wrap, label, and prepare trays and equipment for sterilization and transport.

Keep Operations Moving

• Maintain organized inventory of instruments, implants, and supplies.
• Communicate shortages, equipment concerns, or damaged instruments to the appropriate teams.

Support a High-Performing Surgical Team

• Work closely with surgical staff and healthcare teams to ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed.
• Help maintain efficient workflow in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What to Expect Physically:

Sterile Processing is a hands-on, physically active role. Team members regularly:

• Push and pull large instrument carts and supply bins
• Lift trays, equipment, and supplies
• Stand and move throughout the shift
• Work in a fast-paced environment that requires stamina, organization, and attention to detail

Qualifications:

Experience

• Previous sterile processing or healthcare experience is preferred, but not required.
• We welcome motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow in healthcare.

Certification (Preferred)

Candidates will be expected to obtain at least one of the following certifications within two years of hire:

• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM/HSPA)
• Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Skills

• Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite and learning additional software as needed

Why Join Us?

• Make a Meaningful Impact - Every tray you assemble and every instrument you sterilize helps protect patients and supports life-changing procedures.
• Training Provided - No sterile processing experience? No problem. We provide on-the-job training and support your professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits - We offer competitive compensation, retirement savings with employer match, and wellness-focused benefits.
• Collaborative Team Environment - Join a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in patient safety, teamwork, and high standards of care.

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