Certified Instrument Technician

Location:

Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Florida

Department:
Sterile Processing

Work Type:
Full Time

Shift:
Day, Evening, & Night Shifts Available

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $22.78 - $29.62 / hour PLUS Shift differential for Evening and Night Shifts

At Lee Health, we know safe surgery starts long before a patient enters the OR. Our Sterile Processing team plays a critical role in protecting patients and supporting our surgical teams with precision, reliability, and care. If you take pride in quality, teamwork, and doing work that truly matters, this is where your skills make a difference every single day.

As a Certified Instrument Technician II, you'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering safe, high-quality instrumentation that supports exceptional patient outcomes.

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing leadership team, you will:

• Maintain competency across all core Sterile Processing functions:
  • Decontamination
  • Instrument Assembly
  • Sterilization
  • Case Pick
• Ensure instrumentation is processed accurately, safely, and on time to support surgical services
• Follow all Lee Health policies, system protocols, and industry standards including AAMI, APIC, and AORN
• Participate in team huddles and contribute ideas that support continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Support training and precepting of team members as needed
• Help maintain a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork within the department

Lee Health is a trusted, community-focused health system serving Southwest Florida. We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. Here, your work directly supports patient safety, surgical excellence, and the well-being of our community.

You'll find:

• A team that values collaboration and respect
• A workplace focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow your skills in a high-impact clinical support role
• The chance to be part of something bigger than a job - a mission to care for our community

Your Benefit Options:

• Affordable insurance benefits with family coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Free onsite Employee Health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite child day care centers
• Life Disability Insurance
• Education assistance and PSLF eligible
• Market competitive rates
• Collaborative Team
• Community Focused Reputation
• Supplemental benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc)

If you're detail-driven, dependable, and passionate about patient safety, we'd love to have you on our team.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
Minimum 6 months' Sterile Processing experience required.

Licensure: none

Certifications:
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certification

Other:
Read, write, and speak English for work related communication