Sterile Processing Technician II Certified

Job Overview

Overview

Shift: Full-time; Monday - Friday, 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, for 80 hours. There is a holiday and weekend rotation.

The Sterile Processing Technician II Certified is a skilled professional who plays a critical role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care. In addition to performing instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution, this position serves as a resource for the department by mentoring team members, supporting training efforts, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Through advanced technical expertise and a commitment to excellence, this role helps ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and the highest standards of patient safety.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, and reprocess surgical instruments, equipment, and medical devices in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and infection prevention standards.
• Operate automated washers, sterilizers, and high-level disinfection equipment to ensure safe, effective instrument processing.
• Assemble and verify instrument trays with a high degree of accuracy to support surgical and procedural readiness.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and quality; coordinate repairs and remove defective items from service when needed.
• Configure and monitor sterilization cycles, ensuring compliance with required time, temperature, and quality standards.
• Maintain organized, compliant storage and work areas to support sterile processing best practices.
• Complete detailed documentation to ensure regulatory compliance, traceability, and quality assurance.
• Serve as a resource to clinical teams by communicating equipment needs and supporting operational efficiency.
• Mentor and train new team members while contributing to quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives.
• Escalate critical issues to leadership and support ongoing departmental operations.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing or surgical services experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified through one of the following is required:
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD) 
  • Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)  
  • Surgical Technician-Certified is acceptable in conjunction with CRCST or CSPDT - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) 
• IA & IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
• IA & IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.