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Sterile Processing Tech

Ascension · Milwaukee, WI

FULL-TIME Posted Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Your future role at a glance
Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: St. Joseph Hospital

Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Day-shift, full-time



Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.



Benefits that help you thrive

- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more






How you’ll make an impact in this role

- Inspect, assemble, and evaluate surgical instruments and sets.
- Decontaminate and sterilize instruments and equipment per protocols.
- Maintain instrument sets, inventory, and case cart supplies.
- Perform quality checks and audits to ensure compliance.




What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure/Certification/Registration:


- Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the International

Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Preferred.

- Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board

for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.


Education:


- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.






Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

Additional Details

City
Milwaukee
State
Wisconsin
Country
US
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