Sterile Processing Technician - Externship Students

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

11h

About The Position

This requisition is specifically for students currently completing their sterile processing program externship hours or have completed them in in February 2026 at our Cleveland Medical Center. Multiple shifts available.
The Sterile Processing Technician 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)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
• Effective June 1, 2025 - all non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians system wide will have one year to become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM and must maintain certification thereafter. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)
• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)
• Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)

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.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + $2.00 per hour incentive pay
• For full time roles, University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for external applicants who are certified in sterile processing. A $3,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of 6 months of working experience

What This Job Offers

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