
Sterile Processing Tech
Hiring bonus: up to $250 — Health Advocates Network pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Health Advocates Network
- Location
- Naples, FL
- Job type
- Direct hire
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Weekly
- $1,120
- Yearly (full-time)
- $58,240
This job pays about $28.00/hour — 27% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Florida ($22.06/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Job description
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Location: Naples, Florida
Schedule: Full-Time | Day and Night Shifts Available
MUST HAVE CSPDT OR CRCST
Keep surgeries running smoothly by joining a team where precision and organization matter. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll manage, clean, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring everything is ready for patient care. Take pride in your role supporting the OR and helping teams deliver safe, efficient procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED required
- Completion of a Surgical Tech or Sterile Processing Tech program
- CSPDT/CRCST certification REQUIRED
- Have 1 to 2 years of experience in a surgical environment
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows)
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to following safety protocols and departmental procedures
BENEFITS
- Pay: $28.00 per hour
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Accident, critical illness, and wellness perks
- 401(k) with retirement planning support
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts and preferred legal services
- Employee assistance programs
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Optional supplemental benefits to fit your lifestyle
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, receive, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
- Assemble case carts accurately based on doctor’s preference cards
- Operate washer/decontaminator, sonic cleaner, compressed air, and dryer units properly
- Disassemble, mechanically clean, and hand-wash instruments, including heat/fluid sensitive items
- Sort instruments into specialty trays and verify counts using count sheets
- Prepare utensils and package instruments safely, ensuring sterility
- Understand and monitor sterilizers (Steam, Sterrad, Steris System 1) and validate sterilization parameters
- Use biological indicators correctly and document quality control results
- Maintain knowledge of physician preferences, supply locations, and surgical terminology
- Support staff as preceptor, assist others, prepare end-of-shift reports, and identify ways to reduce waste
- Follow all departmental policies, procedures, and safety protocols
- Perform other duties as assigned
Background Screening Requirement (Florida):
This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse in accordance with Florida law (Section 435.12). To learn more about the Clearinghouse and the screening process, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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