Noncertified Sterile Processing Technician

TriHealth • Montgomery, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Bethesda North Hospital as a Sterile Processing Technician and help provide safe, high-quality surgical care by ensuring instruments, trays, and equipment are cleaned, prepared, sterilized, and ready for use. Under general supervision, this position decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and assists with sterilizing surgical items and equipment. It also stores, issues, and distributes medical and surgical supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The role requires the ability to use specialized mechanical and sterilization equipment and basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and applicable guidelines.

The position is part time on the night shift at 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242. TriHealth describes its environment as collaborative and focused on precision, teamwork, continuous learning, and patient safety. Competitive shift differentials and opportunities for professional growth are offered. A comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement; PRN positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform simple math operations.
• Ability to provide leadership and oversee the work of technicians.
• Ability to operate hazardous equipment.
• Knowledge of microbiology and infection control.
• Knowledge of computerized record keeping.
• Up to 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge and ability to use specialized mechanical equipment, including sonic cleaners, washer sterilizers, steam sterilizers, EtO sterilizers, Sterrad, Steris, and other specialized equipment.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and ability to adhere to guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Select the proper sterilization method for items being processed, complete sterilization records according to policy, and process the appropriate biological indicators to support the sterilization method used.
• Store supplies properly, check for expired items, rotate stock, and place instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their proper locations while maintaining storage according to standards.
• Inspect, assemble, wrap, and properly label instrument sets, trays, and other items for processing according to policy.
• Assemble trays according to the information provided.
• Fill case carts accurately and to an acceptable level according to established standards and the information provided.
• Fill stat case carts within 15 minutes of request.
• Decontaminate and break down patient equipment, instrument sets, and case carts according to established procedures and the information provided.
• Store, issue, and distribute medical and surgical supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors, including courteous service, respect, responsibility for service recovery, quality and safety improvement, stewardship of resources, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. PRN positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED