SPD Tech 3 - Proctor Sterilization
 Carle Health | |
$17.53 - $28.40 / hr
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 United States, Illinois, Peoria | |
 Dec 17, 2025 | |
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Overview
The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician 3 is responsible for disassembling, decontaminating, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation used for surgical cases, clinics and other nursing units. Ensures efficient flow of the instrument and supply processes. Provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the Operating Room. Acquires and maintains an advanced knowledge of OR instrumentation and supplies in order to provide advanced assistance to OR Staff and other SPD staff, particularly in problem solving with the SPD and OR staff. Responsibilities include assisting in the orientation of new staff and the continuing education of all staff. Assists as a lead to SPD staff in the absence of the SPD Supervisor. Qualifications Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), Education: , Work Experience: Sterile processing Responsibilities Performs all essential job functions of SPD Technician II. Assists in resolving problems for various OR services regarding assembling and processing issues. Exhibits special expertise regarding instrumentation and supplies for several OR speciality areas. Works with sales reps to correctly decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize loaner trays. Works with the Perioperative Instrument Coordinator to replace and repair instruments as needed. Works with the Inventory Specialist to resolve supply issues. Assists new staff with orientation to department and initial competencies. Assists in annual staff competency assessments. Assist in internal quality iniative projects. Assist in training and reeducaiton of new and current staff. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $17.53per hour - $28.4per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |