# Central Sterilization Technician - **Company:** Surgery Partners - **Location:** Altoona, WI, US (Not specified) - **Salary:** Salary not disclosed - **Contract:** Not specified - **Posted:** 2026-11-12 ## Job description Accessibility Note: Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com Application Deadline: 11/22/2026 Job Summary: The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment. The CS Technician ensures that all sterile processing standards and protocols are followed to support safe patient care. Essential Job Functions: Decontaminate and clean used instruments and equipment using manual and automated methods in accordance with infection control standards Follow all safety and infection prevention policies, including the use of personal protective equipment Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical trays and instrument sets according to procedural specifications and physician preferences Package and wrap equipment and supplies in accordance with prescribed sterile procedures Sterilize instruments and materials using autoclaves and other approved methods Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is functioning properly Label, date, and document sterilization cycles; maintain accurate records for quality control and regulatory compliance Operate, maintain and clean sterilization equipment regularly; report equipment malfunctions to supervisor Communicate with nursing units, operating rooms, and other departments to coordinate the supply and delivery of sterile items Monitor inventory of sterile and non-sterile supplies; assist in restocking and rotating supplies to ensure availability and prevent expiration Collect and/or receive supplies used in daily operation of the organization and dispose of according to standard protocols Maintain storage rooms in a neat and orderly manner according to regulatory guidelines Distribute supply of instruments ensuring to maintain sterility Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Medical terminology Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems Quality assurance and accreditation standards Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights Effective English communication in verbal and written form Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy Basic computer proficiency Carry out customer service standards Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies Qualifications Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S Certification with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is preferred, or must be obtained within one year of hire Previous experience working in a hospital environment is preferred Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Company paid life insurance Free scrubs with laundry service Free meals PTO 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match Tuition reimbursement Wellness reimbursement 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 conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing. [Apply on the company site](https://www.joonow.com/en/job/central-sterilization-technician-altoona-wi-x99rnf6dej/apply)