Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Weekends

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

7h • 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)
• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)
• Proficiency in 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 details.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• $2.00 per hour incentive pay
• $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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees