Noncertified Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
Join Bethesda North Hospital as a Sterile Processing Technician in a behind-the-scenes role supporting safe, high-quality surgical care. This position helps ensure instruments, trays, and equipment used by surgical teams are properly cleaned, prepared, sterilized, and available when needed. The role works under general supervision and decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and assists with sterilizing surgical items and equipment. It also stores, issues, and distributes medical and surgical supplies according to departmental policies and procedures. The technician uses specialized mechanical equipment, including sonic cleaners, washer sterilizers, steam sterilizers, EtO sterilizers, Sterrad, and Steris equipment, and follows applicable regulatory agency requirements. The role is part-time on the night shift at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio. TriHealth describes a collaborative environment emphasizing precision, teamwork, continuous learning, and patient safety.
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, infection control, and computerized record keeping.
- Up to 1 year of experience.
- Knowledge and ability to use specific 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 applicable guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Select and use the proper sterilization method for items being processed; complete sterilization records and process biological indicators according to policy.
- Store supplies properly, check items for expiration, rotate stock, and place instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in designated locations while maintaining storage standards.
- Inspect, assemble, wrap, and label instrument sets, trays, and other items for processing according to policy; assemble trays using provided information.
- Fill case carts accurately to established standards and 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 provided information.
- Store, issue, and distribute medical and surgical supplies according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, team members, and the community.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
