Certified Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician receives, sorts, decontaminates, reassembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays, and supplies. The role supports operating room and perioperative processing teams and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and coworkers. The position requires compliance with organizational policies and standards, including requirements for protecting patient health information. Additional duties may be assigned, and department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation.

This is a full-time position with multiple shifts available, including evening and weekends-only shifts. Day-shift training is required regardless of the selected shift. The posting lists a competitive hourly rate plus $2.00 per hour incentive pay, free parking, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants certified in sterile processing.

Requirements

• High school equivalent or GED.
• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM.
• Proficiency with steam, EtO, plasma, peracetic acid, dry heat, and liquid sterilants.
• Proficiency in knowledge of equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a sterile processing program.
• Previous hospital central service experience in instrument decontamination, chemical handling, assembly, inventory, or distribution.
• Basic medical terminology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination procedures.
• Prepare reusable patient care items for sterilization.
• Sterilize items using appropriate sterilization methods.
• Pick surgical case carts, and store and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
• Participate as a productive member of the O.R. processing team.
• Participate as a productive member of the perioperative process team.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain protected health information in accordance with applicable requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus $2.00 per hour incentive pay.
• Free parking.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants certified in sterile processing.

What This Job Offers

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