Sterile Instrument Technician II
Open in 2 locations
Deaconess Health System posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Indiana
2 openNewburgh, IN (opens in new tab)
Posted 2d ago
Posted 1mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Sterile processing technicians employed in Indiana earn a median of $21.74 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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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
From Deaconess Health System's job posting for Newburgh, IN, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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