Noncertified Sterile Supply Technician

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At TriHealth, Sterile Processing Technicians are the foundation of safe, high-quality patient care. Your work ensures every instrument, tray, and piece of equipment used in our operating rooms and clinical environments meets the highest standards of safety, precision, and readiness. You are a critical partner to our surgical teams and a trusted guardian of patient wellbeing.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Able to read, write, speak English and perform simple math operations.
Ability to provide leadership and to oversee the work of technicians
Operate hazardous equipment
Knowledge of microbiology, infection control, Computerized record keeping
Up to 1 year experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and ability to use specific mechanical equipment, such as, sonic cleaners washer sterilizers, steam sterilizers, EtO sterilizers, Sterrad, and Steris and other specialized equipment.
Basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and adhere to guidelines

Responsibilities

Use proper sterilization methods for items being processed and complete sterilization records according to policy, including processing proper biologicals.
Support and follow the required sterilization methods in alignment with established policies.
Store supplies properly, check items for outdates, and ensure correct stock rotation.
Place instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their designated locations while maintaining proper storage standards.
Inspect, assemble, wrap, and label instrument sets, trays, and items for processing according to policy and provided guidelines.
Assemble trays accurately using the information provided for each set.
Fill case carts accurately according to standards and complete STAT case carts within 15 minutes of request.
Conduct decontamination and breakdown of patient equipment, instrument sets, and case carts according to established procedures and provided instructions.