Sterile Processing Technician

SSM Health

Last Updated: 6/14/2026 6:53:50 PM

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Current Days Open
18
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$17.23 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$25.85 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
27
First Seen
3/4/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.23 (Hourly)
6/14/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$25.85 (Hourly)
6/14/2026

Full Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join our team as a Sterile Processing Technician and play a critical role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care behind the scenes. In this Monday through Friday position, scheduled from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, youll be part of a fast-paced environment with on-call responsibilities. Pay Range: $17.23 - $25.85 Pay Rate Type: Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Job Summary: Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols. Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning. Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems. Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching and gripping. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Department: 4407000046 Sterile Processing Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! Current Employees & Contractors please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit here for more information.

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