Surgical Services - Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech works in Surgical Services at OSU, a busy Level One trauma facility. The role requires experience across the department, including decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and scope processing, sterile storage, and liaison work with the operating room. The position uses the Censitrac tracking system. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with occasional scheduled holidays. The employee may be required to float to other locations. Candidates must hold either a CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM), and have at least three years of experience in a facility similar to OSU. Aya candidate eligibility restrictions: Former permanent staff and return travelers are not eligible to return anywhere in the OSU system. Return travelers are clinicians who have taken an assignment at any location and are reapplying within the OSU umbrella. Travelers who reach the one-year maximum contract limit are not eligible for extensions or future assignments. Parking options and costs are listed in the posting but are subject to change under CampusParc policies: WMC Agency Permit ($224.80/month or $748.58 per 100-day permit) provides 24/7 access to the Wexner Medical Center Garage; WB Permit ($16.35/month) provides weekend and holiday access to the 9th Avenue East and West Garages, 24/7 access to West Campus surface lots, and shuttle service to the medical center; CXS Permit ($32.83/month) provides weekend and holiday access to the 9th Avenue East and West Garages and 24/7 access to Buckeye and West Campus surface lots.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in a facility similar to OSU.
- Experience with all areas of the department, including decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and scopes, sterile storage, OR liaison work, and Censitrac tracking.
- CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM).
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate items including drills, Da Vinci equipment, and scopes.
- Assemble instruments across service lines, including trauma, loaners, and peel packaging.
- Perform sterilization processes using Sterrad and steam.
- Perform high-level disinfection and scope processing.
- Maintain sterile storage.
- Serve as a liaison to the operating room.
- Use the Censitrac tracking system.
- Float to other locations when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
