Sterile Instrument Technician I
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Indiana
2 openNewburgh, IN (opens on this page)
Posted today
Newburgh, IN (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open sterile processing technician jobs in Indiana post a median of $24.20 an hour, the middle half $23.70–$25.41, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Sterile processing technicians employed in Indiana earn a median of $21.74 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Sterile processing technicians in Indiana: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Gateway in Newburgh reported 108 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,857,879 hours worked: 7.6 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 7.5 per 100 full-time workers. 3 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of The Women's Hospital
Medicare gives The Women's Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Indiana's hospitals average 3.4). 83% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 39% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Indiana hospitals by rating.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
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About the job
Job Description
Step into a critical, fast-paced role where precision and patient safety go hand in hand. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you are responsible for ensuring every surgical instrument and piece of equipment is properly cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized, assembled, and ready for use across the hospital.
Your work directly supports surgeons, procedural teams, and patients by making sure every tray is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. In this role, attention to detail isn’t just important it’s essential. You are a key part of the team that keeps surgical services running safely, efficiently, and without delay.
This is a hands-on, high-accountability environment where your work behind the scenes has a direct impact on patient outcomes every single day.
What You’ll Do
- Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and accuracy before use
- Prepare and distribute surgical trays and case carts to clinical departments
- Follow strict infection prevention and sterilization standards
- Ensure timely delivery of instruments to support surgical schedules
- Work closely with SSP leadership and surgical teams to maintain workflow efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- CRCST, CIS, CBSPD, or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
- Prior sterile processing, surgical tech, or healthcare experience preferred
Additional Information
Entry-level candidates without certification may start at a lower pay rate, with clear advancement opportunities upon obtaining certification. Training will be provided on day shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM).
From Deaconess Health System's job posting for Newburgh, IN, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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