Oregon Sterile Processing Technician Jobs

Oregon job search guide

Find the right sterile processing role in Oregon

Use the listings above to compare central sterile processing, instrument technician, and related jobs. Start with Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Medford, and the coast. Check the facility and route, especially for sites outside the Willamette Valley. Read for both general tray and endoscope duties.

Workplace and duties

A posting around Portland 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 Portland 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 Oregon 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 Oregon

$23.51/hrMedian hourly wage

$20.58–$28.77/hr25th–75th percentile hourly range

1,570Estimated 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.

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