Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Full-time, Day Shift

About the role

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
• Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
• Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
• Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
• Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
• Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.
• Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
• Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.
• Records loaner information in a log for tracking.
• Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.
• Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains inventory of sterile supplies.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Assists with training new staff members.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required
• Skills: Knowledge of sterilization techniques, ability to follow detailed instructions, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a sterile processing environment preferred
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Adventist Health offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings options. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $24.79 to $32.35 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

Shift Length: 8 Hours Job Shift: Day Shift Locations: Kailua, HI, United States Assignment Category: Full-time regular Hiring Department: Sterile Processing Job ID: 65863 Posting Date: 2026-06-26T15:39:16+00:00 About Us: Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.