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Job Description
Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Orthopedic Ascension - 3.5 Newburgh, IN Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Retirement plan Qualifications CRCST Surgical instrument assembly Surgical instrument organization Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) CSPDT Sanitation Mid-level Patient safety High school diploma or GED Quality assurance audits Operating room inventory management Surgical case carts (sterile processing) Healthcare quality audits Medical equipment cleaning Sterile processing inventory management Sterile processing compliance tracking Equipment testing Infection prevention Quality audits Sterile products production 1 year
Decontamination Certified Instrument Specialist Full Job Description We Are Hiring:
Location:
Newburgh, IN Facility:
Ascension St.
Vincent Orthopedic Hospital Department/Specialty:
Sterile Processing Schedule:
Full Time | Mon-Fri 3pm-11:30pm
What You Will Do:
Decontaminate and sanitize surgical instruments and high-tech equipment with meticulous care, serving as our hospital's first line of defense against infection. Verify the perfection of every surgical tray by inspecting, testing, and assembling instruments, ensuring our surgeons have exactly what they need to perform successful, delay-free procedures. Master and monitor advanced sterilization systems and equipment, validating that every cycle rigorously meets safety standards for a flawlessly sterile clinical environment. Manage instrument inventory and coordinate case-cart preparation to support the seamless, rapid flow of the daily operating room schedule. Uphold exceptional standards of clinical precision by participating in collaborative peer quality audits, fostering a team culture of continuous learning and zero-error safety.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification /
Registration:
One or more of the following required: Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note:
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences:
CRCST certification
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
