Sterile Processing Assistant

Job Title : Sterile Processing Assistant

Department : Patient Care

Reports To : Patient Care Supervisor / Manager

Status (Check all that apply) :

☐ Exempt Salary ☒ Non-Exempt Hourly

☐ Commission Only ☐ Other :

Pay Rate : $18.75 - $22.00

Job Description Updated : January 12, 2026

Position Summary [Full-time : 3 : 00 pm - 1 : 30 am Wednesday-Saturday]

The Sterile Processing Assistant performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of instrumentation and medical equipment for surgeries and procedures, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

Essential Functions

Patient Care :

• Maintain proper sterile technique.
• Proactively distribute all necessary equipment and instrumentation for surgeries and procedures.
• Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Accurately handle and care for instruments, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification, and assembly.
• Recognize instruments that are damaged and in need of repair.
• Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Operate, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
• Assemble, disassemble, and disinfect operating and procedure rooms.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities