The Sterile Processing Technician plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient surgical care in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center. This position requires strong attention to detail, a team-first mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our department values collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect—everyone helps each other succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and trays according to AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, and facility policies
Accurately assemble case carts and instrument sets to support on-time starts and efficient room turnover
Operate and monitor sterilization equipment (steam, low-temperature, etc.), ensuring proper documentation and quality assurance
Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate instrument issues, missing items, or repairs proactively
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant sterile processing environment
Collaborate closely with OR staff, leadership, and fellow technicians to meet daily case volume demands
Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, safety, and team performance
Adhere to all infection prevention, safety, and regulatory requirements
Teamwork & Culture
Works as part of a supportive, highly collaborative SPD and surgical services team
Willingness to assist teammates during peak volumes and adapt to changing priorities
Open communication, reliability, and professionalism are essential
A positive attitude and commitment to shared success are highly valued
Schedule & Work Environment
Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
No weekends or holidays
Q4 may require overtime due to increased surgical volume
Fast-paced, high-volume ambulatory surgery center setting
Perks
Free lunch provided daily
Consistent weekday schedule
Opportunity to be part of a strong, team-oriented culture focused on quality patient care
Benefits:
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 180 locations nationwide. We provide exceptional integrated healthcare experiences between our providers and patients.
Our diverse company operates multiple types of healthcare services dedicated to improving the quality of care in a convenient and cost-effective manner.
Our integrated approach to advancing markets allows for flexibility to provide care on an individualized, local market basis. Whether entering into a new market with surgical facilities, ancillary services or joint ventures with health systems, or furthering an existing market’s growth potential by focusing on base business, in-market development and new service lines, our experience has shown us that no two markets are alike. We see value in individuality.
At Surgery Partners, our mission is to enhance patient quality of life through partnership. Surgery Partners is an organization deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate and personalized care, to meet the needs of our diverse patients, employees and physician partners in the communities in which we serve. Our colleagues are critical in achieving that mission. As it truly brings out the best in all of us, Surgery Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Our Surgery Partners team is comprised of more than 15,000 employees and 4,600 affiliated physicians, serving more than 600,000 patients annually. Want to work with us? Check out our website for current employment opportunities.
