Entry Level Processing Technician Jobs
New grad processing technician jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on lab background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Science & Research, with employers like Novant Health, Ascension, and HonorHealth hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instrument Processing Technician provides cleaning, decontamination, assembly processing and sterilization of instruments, trays and endoscopes. Also assembles case carts with needed surgical supplies.
Performs decontamination functions:
- Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes
- Operates equipment used in decontamination process, i.e. sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators
- Unloads case carts containing soiled instruments and places in designated area
- Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned
- Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area, i.e. gloves, face shield, protective gown
- Utilizes computer system to track instruments and case cart
Assembles instrument trays and packs:
- Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to appropriate workstations
- Assembles instrument trays and packs utilizing written instructions and proper protocol
- Applies sterilization wrappers properly to maintain integrity of the contents
- Utilizes heat sealer on packs as needed
- Each item is identified correctly on the outside packaging of each item
- Transports trays to sterilization area
- Consistent use of the barcode technology to track productivity
- Use of computerized instrument tracking system to validate tray production against online list/error proofing systems to ensure accuracy of assembly
Operates sterilizers, documents loads, and returns stock to appropriate area:
- Loads trays, packs, and basins onto sterilizer loading rack, utilizing correct procedures
- Able to operate each type of sterilizer (e.g. Steam, Plasma, Steris) per manufacturer’s instructions and departmental guidelines and policies
- Accurately documents all sterilization information
- Biological monitoring is completed per departmental policy
- Sterile supplies are handled properly and restocked in sterile storage area
- Rotates sterile supplies and inventories for expiration dates as required
- Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required safety standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment
Assembles case carts per departmental procedures:
- Produces pick sheets from computer
- Able to pull instruments and sterile supplies per pick sheet accurately and completely
Other duties as assigned:
- Active participant in QA activities
- Assists with training of other associates
- Attends departmental in-services and mandatory meetings
- Acts as a liaison between Sterile Processing and all customers and communicates in a courteous manner
- Makes effective use of time and is able to distinguish between low and high priority activities
- Delivers equipment and supplies to various departments as needed
- Able to fulfill on-call requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:
None required; CRST Certification within 1 year of employment preferred.
Experience:
No experience required, 1 year of experience preferred.
INTRODUCTION
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instrument Processing Technician provides cleaning, decontamination, assembly processing and sterilization of instruments, trays and endoscopes. Also assembles case carts with needed surgical supplies.
Performs decontamination functions:
- Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes
- Operates equipment used in decontamination process, i.e. sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators
- Unloads case carts containing soiled instruments and places in designated area
- Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned
- Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area, i.e. gloves, face shield, protective gown
- Utilizes computer system to track instruments and case cart
Assembles instrument trays and packs:
- Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to appropriate workstations
- Assembles instrument trays and packs utilizing written instructions and proper protocol
- Applies sterilization wrappers properly to maintain integrity of the contents
- Utilizes heat sealer on packs as needed
- Each item is identified correctly on the outside packaging of each item
- Transports trays to sterilization area
- Consistent use of the barcode technology to track productivity
- Use of computerized instrument tracking system to validate tray production against online list/error proofing systems to ensure accuracy of assembly
Operates sterilizers, documents loads, and returns stock to appropriate area:
- Loads trays, packs, and basins onto sterilizer loading rack, utilizing correct procedures
- Able to operate each type of sterilizer (e.g. Steam, Plasma, Steris) per manufacturer’s instructions and departmental guidelines and policies
- Accurately documents all sterilization information
- Biological monitoring is completed per departmental policy
- Sterile supplies are handled properly and restocked in sterile storage area
- Rotates sterile supplies and inventories for expiration dates as required
- Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required safety standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment
Assembles case carts per departmental procedures:
- Produces pick sheets from computer
- Able to pull instruments and sterile supplies per pick sheet accurately and completely
Other duties as assigned:
- Active participant in QA activities
- Assists with training of other associates
- Attends departmental in-services and mandatory meetings
- Acts as a liaison between Sterile Processing and all customers and communicates in a courteous manner
- Makes effective use of time and is able to distinguish between low and high priority activities
- Delivers equipment and supplies to various departments as needed
- Able to fulfill on-call requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:
None required; CRST Certification within 1 year of employment preferred.
Experience:
No experience required, 1 year of experience preferred.
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Entry Level Processing Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level processing technician job?
Focus on any hands-on experience you already have, whether from an internship, a lab course, a vocational program, or a production floor role in any capacity. Employers hiring at this level look for attention to detail, comfort following standard operating procedures, and basic familiarity with manufacturing or laboratory environments. A certificate in a relevant technical area and a willingness to work rotating shifts can give you a real edge over other candidates.
Which companies hire entry level processing technicians?
Companies hiring entry level processing technicians right now include Novant Health, Ascension, and HonorHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers, including large manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers, food and beverage processors, and contract labs that regularly bring on junior talent to train in-house.
Are there remote entry level processing technician jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 3% of entry level processing technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in quality documentation, data entry, or process support roles rather than floor-based production positions.
Are these new grad processing technician jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior processing technician positions. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or coursework in place of full-time history, or states that it will train the right candidate. If a listing does not require prior industry experience as a hard condition, it is generally worth applying to as a new grad.
Which industries hire the most entry level processing technicians?
Entry Level processing technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they run continuous production cycles that depend on a steady pipeline of junior technicians who can be trained to meet their specific regulatory and output standards.