Sterile Processing Tech Jobs
Sterile Processing Tech jobs are open across hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient clinics, from entry-level technician to lead and supervisor, with specializations in instrument decontamination, sterilization processing, and operating room support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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LH Irmo Surgery
Full Time
Day Shift
0700-1530
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Responsible for supporting the daily operations that relate to the reprocessing of instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and sterilizing instruments, trays, and equipment for the hospital and affiliate physicians’ offices. Responsible for case cart preparation and delivery as well as the replenishment of Operating Room supplies stored within the Sterile Processing Department. Sterile processing technicians will be cross trained in all areas of the department and may participate in precepting new employees if directed by the manager. Techs must have a high level of integrity by following all internal procedures and external regulatory processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Must obtain CBSPD-Technician from IAHCSMM or CBSPD from C.S.P.D.T certification within 1 year of employment.
**Employees employed in this role at LMC prior to 2002 are not required to obtain the above certifications.
Required Training: Basic computer skills and aptitude;
A willingness to learn, understand, and properly use decontamination and sterile processing equipment;
A willingness to learn and understand how to maintain surgical instrumentation (How they function, are processed, and how to clean and sterilize them.
Essential Functions
- Cleans instruments and supplies using accepted techniques and procedures.
- Prepares instruments, procedure trays and instrument sets for sterilization. Inspects instruments and wraps correctly and in the appropriate size wrapper or places in instrument sterilization containers.
- Uses knowledge of steam and Sterrad to determine proper method of sterilization. Follows proper loading techniques and operational procedures.
- Operates all equipment used in cleaning, decontamination and sterilization processes. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, steam and Sterrad sterilizers, sonic washers, washer decontaminators and cart washers.
- Assembles instruments and supplies for Operating Room procedures. Return un-used supplies and instrument trays from the OR to the proper location in the SPD sterile supply room. Restock supplies in OR suites from the SPD sterile supply room inventory.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the team lead or department manager.
- Reports all broken instrumentation and equipment and communicates low par levels of SPD consumable supplies to the team lead or department manager.
- Attends and participates in SPD department meetings and education.
- Proficient in using electronic instrument tracking system.
- Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instruments and trays.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
- Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
- Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
- Adoption assistance
- LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
LH Irmo Surgery
Full Time
Day Shift
0700-1530
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Responsible for supporting the daily operations that relate to the reprocessing of instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and sterilizing instruments, trays, and equipment for the hospital and affiliate physicians’ offices. Responsible for case cart preparation and delivery as well as the replenishment of Operating Room supplies stored within the Sterile Processing Department. Sterile processing technicians will be cross trained in all areas of the department and may participate in precepting new employees if directed by the manager. Techs must have a high level of integrity by following all internal procedures and external regulatory processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Must obtain CBSPD-Technician from IAHCSMM or CBSPD from C.S.P.D.T certification within 1 year of employment.
**Employees employed in this role at LMC prior to 2002 are not required to obtain the above certifications.
Required Training: Basic computer skills and aptitude;
A willingness to learn, understand, and properly use decontamination and sterile processing equipment;
A willingness to learn and understand how to maintain surgical instrumentation (How they function, are processed, and how to clean and sterilize them.
Essential Functions
- Cleans instruments and supplies using accepted techniques and procedures.
- Prepares instruments, procedure trays and instrument sets for sterilization. Inspects instruments and wraps correctly and in the appropriate size wrapper or places in instrument sterilization containers.
- Uses knowledge of steam and Sterrad to determine proper method of sterilization. Follows proper loading techniques and operational procedures.
- Operates all equipment used in cleaning, decontamination and sterilization processes. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, steam and Sterrad sterilizers, sonic washers, washer decontaminators and cart washers.
- Assembles instruments and supplies for Operating Room procedures. Return un-used supplies and instrument trays from the OR to the proper location in the SPD sterile supply room. Restock supplies in OR suites from the SPD sterile supply room inventory.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the team lead or department manager.
- Reports all broken instrumentation and equipment and communicates low par levels of SPD consumable supplies to the team lead or department manager.
- Attends and participates in SPD department meetings and education.
- Proficient in using electronic instrument tracking system.
- Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instruments and trays.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
- Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
- Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
- Adoption assistance
- LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
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Who's Hiring
- United Surgical Partners41
- US Department of Veterans Affairs22
- Kaiser Permanente21
- Advocate Aurora Health15
- STERIS14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services72
- Science & Research4
- Education2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sterile processing tech jobs.
- CRCST certification through IAHCSMM or equivalent credentialing body
- Experience with decontamination, sterilization, and high-level disinfection procedures
- Knowledge of steam, ETO, hydrogen peroxide, and other sterilization modalities
- Ability to identify and inspect surgical instruments and reusable medical devices
- Familiarity with instrument tracking software and sterile processing documentation systems
- High school diploma or GED, with on-the-job or vocational training in central service
Tips for Your Sterile Processing Tech Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Spell out your CRCST, CIS, or CHL credentials with the issuing body and expiration date. Many applicant tracking systems filter for these exact terms, so a resume that says only 'certified' may never surface in a recruiter's results.
Tailor your resume to the facility type
A Level I trauma center and an outpatient surgery center look for different things. Highlight high-volume OR case loads for hospital roles and turnaround speed for smaller facilities. One resume rarely fits both well.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sterile processing tech openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond the obvious ones
Search for 'central service technician,' 'CS tech,' and 'surgical instrument technician' alongside 'sterile processing tech.' Facilities post the same role under different titles, and missing one term means missing whole batches of openings.
Prepare for a competency demonstration at the interview
Many hiring managers ask candidates to walk through a decontamination or wrapping procedure step by step, or to identify instruments by name. Refresh your knowledge of biological indicators, sterilization parameters, and loaner instrument protocols before you go in.
Negotiate shift differential as part of your offer
Sterile processing roles run around the clock, and evening, night, and weekend differentials can meaningfully change your total compensation. Ask about differential rates before you accept, and confirm whether on-call hours are included.
Sterile Processing Tech Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sterile processing techs?
The most active employers for sterile processing techs right now are United Surgical Partners, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Kaiser Permanente, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at large health systems and multi-site surgical center networks.
How many sterile processing tech jobs are remote?
About 7% of sterile processing tech openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most tasks require hands-on work with physical instruments and sterile environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are training coordination, documentation auditing, and sterile processing education roles.
How do you become a sterile processing tech?
Earn a high school diploma or GED, then complete a sterile processing certificate program at a community college or vocational school, or get on-the-job training through a hospital. Pursue CRCST certification through IAHCSMM after meeting the required hours of hands-on experience. Many facilities require or strongly prefer certification before hiring, so completing it early strengthens your candidacy.
Can you get hired as a sterile processing tech with no experience?
Yes, entry-level sterile processing tech roles exist at hospitals and surgical centers that train candidates on the job, especially for overnight and weekend shifts that are harder to fill. Completing even a short certificate program before applying signals commitment and covers core terminology. Volunteering or shadowing in a central service department can also give you a conversational edge in the interview.
What does the sterile processing tech interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video interview with the sterile processing supervisor or department manager. Interviewers typically ask about your familiarity with sterilization modalities, instrument identification, and how you handle a contaminated load. Some facilities add a practical skills assessment or a department tour where they observe how you discuss workflow and safety protocols.
Where can I find and apply to sterile processing tech jobs?
You can find and apply to sterile processing tech jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient facilities across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, shift preferences, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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