Mary Greeley Medical Center · Ames, Iowa, US

Sterile Processing Technician

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Posted 6 Oct 2026 · Full-time · Pay not stated

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  • Position Summary
    • Under general supervision accepts duties as assigned to provide quality prepared instrumentation and supplies to the surgical patients. Provides effective communication amongst all members of the surgical team. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care. Performs related work as required.
  • Position Responsibilities
    • Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
      • Inspects instruments for cleanliness, proper function and damage before assembly.
      • Prepares complete instrument sets, replaces missing or damaged instruments. Apply missing instrument label if replacement is not available.
      • Packages and labels equipment in appropriate sized peel pack.
      • Placement and/or protects delicate or sharp instruments appropriately.
      • Utilizes CensiTrac scanning tracking system in Decontamination, Assembly and Sterilizing areas. Correctly labels all items to be processed/sterilized with proper identification and location.
      • Issues sterile equipment and supplies to patient care units as requested.
      • Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray list for issue, storage or further processing (such as sterilization).
      • Prepares and maintains accurate records on all items sterilized.
      • Monitors, reads, documents and interprets all parameters for all sterilizers to assess proper function (Steam, VPro, NX Sterrad).
        • Internal, external and biological monitor systems are utilized
        • Placement of trays, wrapped items and peel pack will follow manufacturer’s instructions.
      • Prioritizes in order to meet deadlines for processing instrument sets.
      • Picks inventory for each OR case (scheduled and add on)
      • Cleans work areas.
      • Communicates with co-workers and health team members.
      • Restocks supplies, notify coordinator if stock is low or depleted. Checks for expiration dates and rotates in assigned areas.
      • Maintains knowledge of infection control policy/procedures.
      • Responsible for on-call duties as scheduled.
      • Performs other assigned duties.
  • Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
    • Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
    • Organizational Requirements:
      • Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
      • Completed Sterile Processing course or is certfied in Sterile Processing.
      • Highschool diploma or GED
    • Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • Ability to understand and communicate oral and written English.
      • Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.
      • Ability to assist nursing personnel and ancillary departments.
      • Ability to function promptly and appropriately under stressful conditions
      • Become Certified within 3 years of hire
      • Proficient knowledge of sterilization processes.
    • Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • Skill in the use of specialized equipment and or techniques.

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Of the 183 Healthcare Support & Administrative jobs on Talentify in Iowa, 41 list pay per hour.

Taking the midpoint of each listed range, the middle half pay 16.00–18.90 USD per hour and the median is 17.00 USD per hour.

40 of these 41 name no currency; they are counted as USD because the jobs are in the United States.

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