Sterilization Processing Technician - Sterilization Processing Department
- Job Ref:
- R0084734
- Category:
- Services
- Employment Type:
- Full-Time
- Health Care Partner:
- University of Vermont Medical Center
- Location:
- 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
- Department:
- Sterile Processing Dept – Eve
- Job Type:
- Regular
- Primary Shift:
- Variable-8hr
- Hours per Week:
- 40
- Pay Rate:
- $22.28 - $35.10 per hour
Job Details
This is a bargaining union position.
Full-Time – Experienced or Certified SPT/CSR Tech Candidates
Incentives: $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified, certified SPD Tech candidates with a 1-year commitment. Eligible for full benefits including PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b), and tuition discounts.
Position Summary
Ensure all surgical supplies, instruments, scopes, and equipment are inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked safely and efficiently across the hospital and offsite clinics. May perform additional duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and clean instruments with bioburden using full PPE
- Inspect, assemble, and package surgical sets
- Operate washers, sterilizers, and other SPD equipment
- Deliver sterilized instruments to ORs, clinics, or storage
- Maintain inventory and support process improvements
Qualifications
- SPD Technician certification (CRCST) preferred; must be achieved within 12 months of starting and maintained annually, or equivalent SPD experience
- High school graduate required; one year of college preferred
- One year of healthcare experience preferred but not required
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of aseptic technique, microbiology, and medical terminology
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and collaborate effectively
Schedule & Compensation
Full-time positions, base pay $22.28–$35.10 per hour, (based on SPD Tech experience)
- Days: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (Additional $2.75 per hour differential)
- Nights: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Additional $6.50 per hour differential)
- Weekends: Rotate for all full-time roles (Additional $3.50 per hour differential)
Garage parking is available during scheduled hours for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Day shift team members park off-site and use the employee shuttle.
Career Growth
Opportunities to advance within SPD as Instrument Coordinator, Team Leader, Manager, or into Scrub Tech roles in the Operating Room.
Apply today to join a critical team supporting patient safety and surgical readiness!
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