Use the listings above to compare central sterile processing, instrument technician, and related jobs. Start with Boise, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Coeur d’Alene. Compare the named facility and call coverage; a regional site may require a broader set of instruments than a specialty surgery center.
Workplace and duties
A posting around Boise may describe central sterile, outpatient instrument processing, or a specialty service. Look for the actual equipment and workflow: washers, sterilizers, instrument tracking, loaner sets, and endoscope reprocessing.
What to verify before applying
If a result near Boise names a multi-campus employer, check the assigned site and whether floating is expected. Read for shift rotation, call, pay unit, differentials, and any required lifting or standing.
Qualifications
Read each Idaho posting for credential requirements and the timing of certification. Also check whether the facility trains new staff on its tracking system, sterilizers, and manufacturer instructions for use.
Statewide occupational data · May 2025
Pay and employment in Idaho
$22.33/hrMedian hourly wage
$18.58–$28.05/hr25th–75th percentile hourly range
580Estimated employed workers
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Medical Equipment Preparers (31-9093), May 2025. This occupation includes sterile processing technicians and other workers who prepare medical equipment. It does not represent every job on this board, such as supervisors or surgical technologists. Employment counts workers, not current job openings. These are statewide estimates, not an offer or a local wage.
