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Sterile Processing Technician – Full Time (Level 1)
If you’re a detail‑oriented professional committed to patient safety and surgical excellence, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center invites you to join our Sterile Processing team. As a Level 1 Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll support essential reprocessing functions, maintain accurate records, and help ensure that surgical teams have the sterile instruments and supplies they need for safe, successful procedures.
Why St. Mary’s?
St. Mary’s is a 229‑bed acute care hospital with more than 125 skilled physicians across specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Women’s Imaging, Rehabilitation, and more. For over 100 years, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. Learn more: https://www.stmarysregional.com
What You’ll Do
As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe surgical environment through proper instrument reprocessing and workflow support. Responsibilities include:
Performing Level 1 reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and loaner tray processing.
Maintaining accurate records, prioritizing workflow, and making minor decisions during after‑hours and weekend shifts.
Demonstrating knowledge of surgical supplies and instrumentation.
Performing technical tasks in decontamination, preparation, and sterile holding.
Assembling scheduled and emergency case carts with accuracy and attention to detail.
Providing some oversight and support to Level 1 technicians.
Attending at least 75% of department staff meetings and reviewing minutes for all others.
Completing all mandatory in‑services and documenting 10 additional educational hours annually.
Participating in on‑call rotation as assigned.
This role is ideal for a Sterile Processing professional who values precision, teamwork, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and sterility.
What We Offer
St. Mary’s provides a supportive environment where Sterile Processing professionals can grow and advance. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) with company match
Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
Career advancement across UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Required Knowledge, Skills & Licensure
CRCST Sterile Processing Technician certification required
Previous surgical experience preferred
Typing and basic computer skills preferred
About UHS
Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare providers. A Fortune 500 company with 2023 revenues of $14.3 billion, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the U.K. UHS employs approximately 96,700 team members and continues to grow. Learn more: www.uhs.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also recognize and respect traits historically associated with race, including protective hairstyles.
Recruitment Notice
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