Kara Marszalkowski Overview Join The University of Vermont Medical Center as a Sterile Processing Technician on the full-time evening shift (3:00 PM•11:30 PM). This role supports surgical and procedural services by performing full-cycle sterile processing including decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments across hospital and clinic settings. Responsibilities Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and scopes Inspect, assemble, and package instrument trays Operate sterilizers and washer equipment Deliver sterile supplies to OR and procedural areas Maintain accurate tracking and inventory systems Follow infection prevention and quality standards Requirements Hospital-based sterile processing or central sterile experience required Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and aseptic technique Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment CRCST certification preferred or required within 12 months of hire
Compensation & Schedule Full-Time Evening Shift:
3:00 PM•11:30
PM Pay Range:
$22.28•$35.10/hour (based on experience) Evening shift differential: +$2.75/hr Weekend differential (rotating): +$3.50/hr Garage parking available for evening/weekend shifts Benefits & Incentives Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants.• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403(b), pet insurance, and tuition discounts. Growth Opportunities Advancement into Instrument Coordinator, Lead, Supervisor roles or transition into Operating Room support careers. Note Sign-on bonus eligibility, amount, and program details are governed by applicable policy and may be modified or discontinued prior to an offer being extended. Any bonus terms will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer. This is a bargaining union position. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual's sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.
