Certified Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician – Certified role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred)
• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, assembly, inventory or distribution experience. (Preferred)
• Basic medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination procedure
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + $2.00 per hour incentive pay
• Free parking
• $5,000 sign on bonus, minus applicable taxes, for full time certified sterile processing technicians hired externally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED