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Sterile Processing Tech I

CHI
Kearney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Professional, you will be a critical guardian of patient safety, ensuring surgical teams receive correct, fully functional, and sterile instrumentation.

Every day, you will expertly perform decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy, delivering instruments with resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. You will continuously expand your knowledge of standards and procedures for surgical instrumentation.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a rigorous commitment to infection control, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes with a professional demeanor.

  • Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, processing, assembling, and sterilization of all instruments and equipment following Policy/Procedure, Industry Standards, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU).
  • Practices Universal Precautions and follows OSHA requirements at all time.
  • Assists with daily/weekly testing and logging of all mechanical equipment, including but not limited to Mechanical Washers, Sonic, all Sterilizers.
  • Maintains accurate and legible documentation.
  • Assists with the routine maintenance of instrumentation by identification of items needing repair.
  • Follows procedure for set assembly utilizing Instrument Checklists and/or Instrument Tracking where available.

Job RequirementsRequired

  • High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
  • High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

Preferred

  • 1-2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing
  • Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire or
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, upon hire or
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, upon hire or
  • Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$15.67 - $22.14 /hour

Salary : $16 - $22

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