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TRIMEDX Holdings

Sterilization Technician II

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Maintain field related expertise through ongoing training and education. * Assist with Service ... the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). * Ability to integrate information from a variety of ...

Trimedx

Sterilization Technician II

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Maintain field related expertise through ongoing training and education. * Assist with Service ... the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). * Ability to integrate information from a variety of ...

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How much do sterile processing assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing assistant in Indiana is $26.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $31.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sterile processing assistant?

A Sterile Processing Assistant is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment used in healthcare settings. They ensure all tools are properly disinfected, stored, and distributed to various departments to prevent infections and maintain patient safety. Their duties also include monitoring sterilization processes, maintaining inventory, and following strict infection control protocols. This role is essential in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities to support healthcare professionals in providing safe patient care.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sterile processing assistant?

As a Sterile Processing Assistant, your daily responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment, assembling instrument trays, and maintaining proper documentation of sterilization processes. You will also be responsible for inspecting instruments for damage and ensuring they are stored correctly before being distributed to various hospital or clinical departments. The role often involves working closely with surgical teams and other healthcare staff to anticipate instrument needs and provide support in a timely manner. This position requires strict adherence to infection control protocols and attention to detail to ensure patient safety. You may work shifts including evenings or weekends, as hospitals and clinics require these services around the clock.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sterile processing assistant, and why are they important?

Sterile Processing Assistants require attention to detail, basic knowledge of infection control procedures, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent; some employers may prefer completion of a sterile processing certification program. Familiarity with sterilization equipment, tracking systems, and compliance with standards like those from AAMI or IAHCSMM is often needed. Strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively help individuals excel in fast-paced hospital or clinic settings. These qualifications are vital to ensure the safe preparation and distribution of medical instruments, protecting both staff and patients from potential infections.

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Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Assistant job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,416 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Team Lead

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest
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Job description

Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital Main Indianapolis, IN
Department: OIH Sterile Processing
Shift Details: Full-time hourly, Monday-Friday 11:00 am - 7:30 pm with occasional ability to flex hours up or down depending on need. Full benefits included!
Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we'll have your back-offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI!
At OrthoIndy, weprovide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locationsthroughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients byoffering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practiceand we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedicpractices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy hasreceived national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence andour philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experiencesuperior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians areinvolved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedicprovider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana,provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing moreinvasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip andknee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care,clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.
General Statement of Duties:
The Sterile Processing Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily activities and personnel involved in the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, reprocessing, and sterilization of instrumentation for the Operating Room. The Team Lead will assist with monitoring quality and processes within the department and fills in for staff positions as needed.
Essential Duties:
  1. Ensures the daily function of the department runs smoothly and is available and visible to the staff as needed. Monitors workflow and adjusts assignments to assure optimum departmental performance. Assists with daily staff assignments and maintaining staff schedule.
  2. Communicates surgery case dates and times to vendors regarding scheduled cases. Communicates with Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department regarding same day add-ons or changes in Operating Room schedule.
  3. Communicates with Purchasing for orders and repair needs. Ensure when instruments come in that they get placed in the sets and communicate updates to staff. Prepares instrument sets for going out for repair as needed.
  4. Maintains tagging system in the Sterile Processing Department to ensure correct instruments tagged and sterile for cases when not utilizing the instrument tracking system. Maintains instrument count sheets for backup times and within in the instrument tracking system. Functions as a super- user for the instrument tracking system helping staff as needed.
  5. Fills in staff positions as needed, including: assembles all instrument procedure trays, packs, and kits according to the prescribed manner using content lists as a guide; wraps packages and handles all items following procedures; marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area; performs tray assemblage, proper packing and preparation of all applicable supplies from sterilization; monitors sterility dates on supplies.
  6. Recommends, executes, and participates in performance improvement and customer service initiatives. Retrieves data and prepares reports for Quality Assurance and Risk Management as needed.
  7. Assists with orientation of new employees and overall department operation. Assists in the coordination of department education with Surgical Services educator and vendors.
  8. Ensures that staff maintains work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition required by the standards for handling sterilized and clean materials. Assists with general cleaning of department service areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, etc.
  9. Assists with the completion of performance reviews. Provides input into evaluations with reference to improvements. Initiates the appropriate steps to investigate and informs management in times of serious events.
  10. Communicates with vendors daily to ensure that all required instrumentation that is needed for next day surgery is here and available. Calls vendors when instrumentation for next day surgeries cannot be located. Communicates with scheduling to ensure that the vendors have been notified.

Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent required
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required
  • Certified Instrument Specialist certification required
  • Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred
  • 4-6 years of related experience required

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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