Sterile Processing Technician I Certified

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified I is responsible for the safe and effective reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution. This role ensures compliance with infection control standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements to support patient safety and clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care for Iowa Health-Des Moines customers through the efficient and timely management of instruments, supplies and equipment resources.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently.
• Successfully completed a Central Sterile certification process and hold a current certification license.
• Successful completion of an in-house modular education program.
• Accept non-certified applicants with previous related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently.
• Successfully completed a Central Sterile certification process and must have a current certification license.
• Successful completion of an in-house modular education program.
• Accept non-certified applicants with previous related experience.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

UnityPoint Health offers a competitive Total Rewards program that includes:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• An employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, early access to earned wages, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Shifts are 8-hour days, Monday through Friday. There are no holidays. There is one weekend call per month.