Sterile Processing Technician — Ambulatory Surgery Center

Job overview

The Sterile Processing Technician role is onsite in Vancouver, Washington. Compensation is $25.73–$36.02 per hour. The role supports surgical patient care by preparing instruments and equipment for use. The technician cleans, inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and maintains documentation and sterile storage. This work helps ensure instruments are ready for clinical teams and the next day’s procedures.

What you'll do

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays
• operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment
• perform biological and chemical sterilization tests as required
• maintain accurate documentation
• restock and organize sterile storage
• collaborate with clinical teams on instrument readiness
• support end-of-day department shutdown procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sterile processing technician

ambulatory surgery center

surgical instruments

sterilization

autoclave

closing shift

vancouver wa

$25.73–$36.02/hr

crcst

cbspd

northwest surgical

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Closing-shift role; requires 1–2 years of sterile processing experience in a medical environment. CRCST or CBSPD certification is preferred, and experienced non-certified candidates may be considered.

About the employer

NORTHWEST SURGICAL is hiring for this role. Industry: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers. Sector: 62.