SPD Technician | Entry-Level - Sterile Processing Department

Sterile Processing Technician | Start Your Career in Sterile Processing

Full-Time | The University of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington, VT $22.28/hour | 24/7 operation with shifts including 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Behind the scenes, your attention to detail makes a difference.

Sterile Processing Technicians play an important role in patient safety and surgical care , ensuring instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, inspected, assembled and sterilized so our OR teams have what they need for every procedure.

We’re hiring 5 full-time Sterile Processing Technicians to start November 23 , and previous Sterile Processing experience is not required . This is a great opportunity to start a career in Sterile Processing, learn from an experienced team and build skills you can grow with.

What Makes a Great Sterile Processing Technician?

• Extremely detail-oriented and take pride in getting things right
• Reliable, organized and consistent
• Comfortable following detailed processes and quality standards
• Able to stay focused in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Team-oriented, professional and willing to learn
• Comfortable asking questions and speaking up when something doesn’t look right

Training & Growth

Approximately 8–10 weeks of orientation on day shift will provide hands-on training with experienced team members. After orientation, you’ll transition to your accepted shift.

With supportive leadership, a strong team and opportunities to grow , this is a great place to start and build a career in Sterile Processing.

Education & Certification

High school diploma or equivalent required ; one year of college preferred. CRCST certification required within 12 months of hire and must be maintained annually.

Your work happens behind the scenes. Its impact on patient safety doesn’t.