Sterile Processing Technician Ascension - 3.5 Newburgh, IN Job Details Part-time 12 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 Mid-level Quality control audit Service quality monitoring (in sterile processing) Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Disinfection procedures Continuous improvement Operating room inventory management Surgical case carts (sterile processing) Quality improvement Healthcare quality audits Medical equipment cleaning Sterile processing inventory management Quality audits 1 year Decontamination Hospital experience Quality assurance experience within healthcare Full Job Description Your future role at a glance:

Location:

Newburgh, IN Facility:

Ascension St.

Vincent Orthopedic Hospital Department/Specialty:

Sterile Processing Schedule:

Part Time | 10am-6:30pm or 11am-7:30pm | Shifts and hours may vary How you'll make an impact in this role:

Ensure Surgical Precision:

Inspect, assemble, and evaluate complex surgical instruments and sets to guarantee 100% completeness and readiness, directly impacting seamless operating room performance and patient safety.

Master Decontamination & Sterilization:

Expertly process soiled instruments and operate advanced sterilization equipment according to strict protocols and IFUs, maintaining the highest standards of infection control.

Maintain Accurate Set Standards:

Utilize digital tracking systems and count sheets to meticulously organize instrument sets, ensuring surgeons have the exact tools they need for every procedure.

Optimize Inventory & Case Preparation:

Proactively manage and replenish inventory levels to build complete, timely case carts that keep surgical schedules running without delay.

Drive Quality Assurance:

Conduct regular peer quality audits to foster a culture of continuous improvement, shared accountability, and clinical excellence across the central sterile team. What minimum qualifications you'll need: Licensure / Certification /

Registration:

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Preferred. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.

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. What additional requirements you'll need: Hospital experience preferred Life at

Ascension:

Where purpose meets opportunity: 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.