Sterile Processing Technician
Date: Jul 20, 2025
Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202
Organization: HHC
Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 22588
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
Sterile Processing Technician Opportunities!
Make a Real Impact Every Day
Are you detail-oriented, hands-on, and passionate about patient safety? As an Instrument Technician, you’ll be the critical link between sterile processing and surgical success. Your work ensures that every instrument is clean, sterile, and ready—helping surgical teams deliver the best possible care.
Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.
What You’ll Do
- Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments using ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, and other specialized equipment.
- Inspect and assemble surgical trays with precision and accuracy.
- Sterilize instruments using steam and plasma sterilization systems.
- Handle and disinfect flexible endoscopes using automated reprocessing equipment.
- Maintain accurate records using our instrument tracking system.
- Ensure workstations are stocked and organized.
- (For advanced roles) Mentor and train new team members.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED required.
- CRCST certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year for entry-level).
- 1–2+ years of experience in sterile processing preferred.
- Additional certifications (CST, CIS, CHL, CER) are a plus for advanced roles.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Why Join Us
- Meaningful Work: Your role directly supports patient safety and surgical outcomes.
- Career Development: We support certification, continuing education, and advancement.
- Team Environment: Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
- Modern Tools: Use advanced sterilization and tracking technology.
- Stability and Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a consistent schedule.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced hospital setting with exposure to sterile and contaminated materials.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 25 lbs).
- Interaction with nurses, surgical techs, vendors, and transport teams.
Apply Today
If you're ready to be part of a team that values precision, safety, and excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver exceptional care—one instrument at a time.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis