Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Lubbock Heritage Hospital LLC and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

The Sterile Processing Technician I performs routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and instruments in a medical facility, under the supervision of the Supervisor of Sterile Processing.
 

This is the first level of a three-level series.  It is distinguished from the higher levels by the absence of responsibility for performing advanced and complicated sterilization, assembly and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments.  Employees in this level may be in training to perform Sterile Processing Technician II duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Within 1 Year of Hire Date: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association -OR- National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Vocational training in Sterile Processing, decontamination/sterilization procedures, supply distribution. Or related job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory. 
• Coursework/Training: Sterile Processing class, training, or vocational education.
• CBSPD or IAHCSMM Certification upon hire.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Hiring Bonus: Providence is offering up to a $2,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.