Sterile Processing Production Technician

What We Do

Instrumentum is an innovative provider of off-site surgical instrument sterilization, transportation, storage, and loaner tray logistics, serving health systems and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).

With the recent acquisitions of early market movers in this space, we are growing a national footprint with a mission to disrupt a traditionally fragmented and under digitized sterile processing industry.

We are scaling rapidly to address the rising demand for elective surgeries and streamlined sterile processing services.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sterile Processing Production Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment where quality and communication are key.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming loaner and consignment trays to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Absorb and assist in verifying tray contents before and after sterilization according to standards and documentation.
• Partner with the Production Coordinator and SPD leadership to track trays throughout the sterilization and return cycle.
• Communicate promptly with vendors and teammates to ensure all trays are processed on schedule.
• Support the daily production flow, helping prioritize workloads and meet operational deadlines.
• Identify and escalate issues or discrepancies related to tray contents, timing, or documentation.
• Maintain organized workspaces and support the overall efficiency of the SPD.
• Communicate effectively with the Production Coordinator, SPD leadership, and team members to align on priorities and progress.
• Aid in vendor coordination, delivery confirmations, and documentation as needed.
• Represent Instrumentum’s standards of professionalism, reliability, and excellence in every interaction.
• Accurately record data in tracking systems, ensuring traceability for all tray movements and sterilization records.
• Support quality assurance initiatives by maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Help identify opportunities for process improvement in accuracy, turnaround time, or communication.

Requirements

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on SPD experience, including experience with loaner and consignment trays.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Familiarity with instrument tracking systems and documentation procedures.
• A team-oriented mindset with a proactive, positive attitude.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on SPD experience, including experience with loaner and consignment trays.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality standards.

Familiarity with instrument tracking systems and documentation procedures.

A team-oriented mindset with a proactive, positive attitude.

Skills

• Strong sterile processing experience.
• Deep familiarity with loaner and consignment tray management.
• An eye for detail.
• Hands-on, organized, and take pride in doing things right the first time.

Benefits

Great working environment.

Opportunities for growth with a fast-moving company that’s dedicated to excellence.

Supportive, energetic team that’s as driven as you are.

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Company Details

This is an on-site position at our Elmhurst, Illinois facility.

We are building other facilities and working with various partners, so occasional travel may be necessary to share best practices and meet with vendors and partners.

You will need to fully cooperate with and adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures, communicating suggestions for improvement to anyone who will listen.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Instrumentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.