Sterile Processing Assistant - (Starting at $18.00/hr) - Shift: Friday through Sunday 10 AM 10:30

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!

About LifeLink

More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.

What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

What You’ll Do
As a Sterile Processing Assistant, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission.

Under direct supervision, following established standards and procedures perform routine duties necessary for the proper function of the Central Service department.  General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning, wrapping, sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments and/or supplies utilized by the Procurement and Processing department.

Shift/Hours: Friday through Sunday – 10AM – 10:30PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in cleaning and decontamination of surgical instruments and/or equipment as directed.


• Unload Washer/Disinfector and transport equipment to Prep and Pack area.


• Inspect, wrap, pouch and barcode items in accordance with proper procedures in preparation for sterilization.


• Unload sterilizer carts and place equipment in proper locations.


• Ability to identify various external sterilization indicators on equipment and supplies and ensure that the integrity has not been compromised.


• Basic knowledge of Central Services sterilization processes and techniques.


• Fulfill processing needs for equipment and supplies as called for, ensuring customer needs are met in a timely and efficient manner


• Receive deliveries and place supplies in proper locations within Central Services as necessary.


• Maintain and fill solution carts as needed.


• Stock and deliver case carts per processing schedule.


• Maintaining inventory par levels for Central Services in order to properly supply Processing and Procurement department needs.


• Participate in weekly, monthly, and event-based cleanings. Perform targeted deep cleaning as directed.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference


• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality


• Work requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.


• Work requires the ability to stand for ninety percent of the work time.


• Work requires the ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines.


• Work requires good eye and hand coordination.


• Work requires the interpersonal ability to interact with staff and management.


• Work requires the ability to prepare the documentation necessary to conform to the standards outlined in SOP policy, AAMI and AATB standards, OSHA requirements and all other relative agencies.

• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment

Working Conditions:

Work requires extended hours during peak processing and or procurement periods.  Working environment temperatures may vary from 68 degrees F to 80 degrees F.  Hazardous conditions include but are not limited to the exposure to blood and/or body fluids from potentially infected donors and the potential of obtaining cuts and or punctures to skin from sharp instruments.   Exposure to various cleaning chemicals.

OSHA Risk Classification:  High

Why LifeLink?

• Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope


• Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico


• COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance


• Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement


• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays


• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit


• Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to Help Change Lives?
Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.