Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and trays to support safe and efficient surgical care in an acute care environment. The sterile processing technician ensures that all instruments and supplies meet strict infection prevention and quality standards while working closely with surgical teams in a collaborative, teaching-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays according to established protocols and standards.
• Distribute sterile instruments, trays, and supplies to the appropriate surgical and clinical areas in a timely and accurate manner.
• Pick and prepare case carts and surgical supplies accurately for scheduled procedures, ensuring all required items are available and ready for use.
• Maintain strict compliance with infection prevention guidelines, sterilization processes, and quality assurance standards.
• Identify instrument and supply needs, monitor stock levels, and support proper inventory management to prevent shortages or delays.
• Verify that instruments and sets are complete, functional, and properly labeled before distribution.
• Use instrument tracking systems to document processing steps, track instrument sets, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate effectively with surgical teams and other clinical staff to support safe, efficient patient care and smooth surgical workflows.
• Participate in departmental training, education, and competency development within a teaching environment to maintain and improve skills.
• Follow all departmental policies, procedures, and safety regulations related to sterile processing and instrument management.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Proficiency in decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays.
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing and sterilization techniques and standards.
• Hands-on experience with surgical instrumentation and instrument sets.
• Experience using an instrument tracking system (SPM).
• Ability to maintain compliance with infection prevention, sterilization, and quality standards.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when preparing case carts and surgical supplies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical and clinical team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a teaching or training-focused environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes for surgical instruments and supplies.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with surgical and support staff.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in departmental education and training.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in an acute care facility and operates on a night shift schedule of five 8-hour shifts, typically from 23:00 to 07:00. The role involves working in a sterile processing department that supports operating rooms and other procedural areas, using sterilization equipment, surgical instrumentation, and an instrument tracking system (SPM). The environment emphasizes adherence to infection prevention standards, quality processes, and safety protocols while supporting a teaching-focused culture where staff participate in ongoing training and education. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $29.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.About Actalent

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