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Sterile Processing Technician

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in a tray someone else assembled.

What they are checking: Whether they report and fix errors constructively rather than ignoring them or blaming.

How do you stay accurate doing repetitive work over a whole shift?

What they are checking: Focus and self-checking habits in work where one lapse can cause a surgical infection.

What would you do

The OR calls and needs a tray in 20 minutes for an urgent case, but it isn't processed yet. What do you do?

What they are checking: Refusing to skip steps under pressure while communicating options and timing clearly to the OR.

A surgeon complains loudly about a tray that came up incomplete. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Professional handling of criticism and turning complaints into fixes instead of getting defensive.

About the work

Walk me through how an instrument tray goes from the OR, through decontamination, to being ready for the next case.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the full reprocessing cycle and why every step protects the next patient.

What would make you pull an instrument out of a tray instead of sending it on?

What they are checking: Inspection habits that catch damage, bioburden or missing parts before they reach the sterile field.

How do you read the indicators and records that show a sterilizer load is good?

What they are checking: Understanding of chemical and biological indicators and what to do when a load does not pass.

How do you protect yourself in decontam, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Taking PPE and exposure risks seriously in the dirtiest part of the department.

How do you follow manufacturer instructions for an instrument you've never seen before?

What they are checking: Knowing that each device has specific instructions for use and looking them up instead of guessing.

Do you hold a CRCST or a similar certification, or what's your plan to get one?

What they are checking: Commitment to the professional standards and knowledge base of sterile processing.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Sterile Processing Technician performs and participates in decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, tracking, storing, and distributing reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established standards and procedures. Job Description: SCHEDULE : • Part time, benefits eligible • 24 hrs/week • PM Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) • Call rotation • Weekend and holiday rotation KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Receives and processes instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from the operating room, hospital departments, clinics, and outside customers in a timely manner. • Ensures safety and quality of items processed via disassembly, inspection, and decontamination. • Performs assembly and packaging of instrumentation for sterilization. • Performs decontamination, sterilization, and high level disinfection of instrumentation and endoscopes based on specific instruction for use to ensure patient safety. • Performs and records required daily quality checks on the sterile processing environment, instrumentation, and equipment. • Follows standards for handling instrumentation and equipment including AAMI standards and manufacturers instruction for use. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED preferred • Must be 18 years of age • Sterile Processing Certification (preferably HSPA) completion within one year of hire PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Scheduled FTE: 0.6 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: PM

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