Sterile Processing Tech I

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus. 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

As our Sterile Processing Tech  at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you’ll help our team oversee the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments or supplies in a sterile processing environment.

To be a successful sterile processing technician, you should be meticulous with strong attention to detail. You should have a good working knowledge of a variety of sterilization techniques and be able to work with fragile equipment.

• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment
• Examine supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
• Test and report any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment
• Sterilize, prepare, wrap and organize equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures
• Prepare and deliver all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures and medical carts
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies

• High School Diploma, or GED Required 
• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred.