About this role
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating and inspecting tools, assembling instrument trays, operating sterilization equipment, and maintaining accurate records. The technician works closely with surgical teams and other healthcare staff to ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies and supports infection control efforts across the facility.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Completion of specialized training or education in a related field OR at least six (6) months of relevant work experience.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Customer/client orientation.
- Ability to identify and seek needed information.
- Attentiveness.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
- Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
- National Certification as a Central/Sterile Processing Technician or equivalent credential is preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.
Other facts
About Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government, the largest in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens around the world. Working at the Cherokee Nation means working in the spirit of gadugi – it’s how we say working together. As a work family, we’re committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty; preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values; and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens.
With 11,000+ employees, Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries are among the largest employers in northeastern Oklahoma. We’re always looking for the next healthcare heroes, classroom leaders, Cherokee language warriors, social services champions, retail experts, law enforcement protectors, construction connoisseurs and so much more.
Explore career opportunities with our tribe at cherokeenationjobs.org and follow our page to learn more about the employees who serve the Cherokee people.
What you'll do
- The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating and inspecting tools, assembling instrument trays, and operating sterilization equipment. They work closely with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies and support infection control efforts.
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