Sterile Processing Technician II

The Christ Hospital • Cincinnati, OH

2d

About The Position

Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment in accordance with infection-control practices. The role dispenses equipment upon request, maintains accurate records and departmental inventory usage, builds surgical case carts, and responds to requests from surgery. It also supports sterile processing operations across the department, including instrument preparation, sterilizer operation, load documentation, sterile-stock handling, and customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of Central Service experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is preferred; it must be obtained within the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and disinfect patient-care instruments and equipment using appropriate manual and mechanical processes.
• Operate decontamination equipment, including sonic washers, cart washers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators.
• Perform assigned cleaning tasks in the work area and use universal precautions and protective equipment in the decontamination area.
• Retrieve reusable instruments and equipment from throughout the facility and transport them to the Sterile Processing Department.
• Unload instruments from washer sterilizers and distribute them to appropriate workstations.
• Assemble instrument trays and packs according to written instructions and protocols; check instrument sharpness and function, and recognize a large variety of instruments.
• Apply sterilization wrappers correctly, use a heat sealer when needed, and correctly identify items on their packaging.
• Load sterilizer carriages and transport trays to the sterilization area.
• Check trays, packs, and basins before sterilization; operate sterilizers, select appropriate cycles and times, and follow applicable sterilization methods, including Sterrad and steam.
• Accurately document sterilization information manually or using a computer, and complete biological monitoring according to departmental policy.
• Handle sterile instruments and supplies properly, restock and rotate inventory in sterile storage, and monitor equipment to ensure it functions properly.
• Build surgical cases by using computer-generated preference lists to gather supplies, maintain labeled locations for instruments and supplies, perform final quality-control checks, and restock, store, or return procedural carts.
• Fulfill requests from the OR and Pre-op/PACU and dispense equipment upon request.
• Assist with one-on-one training of other associates.
• Respond to emergency codes when required.
• Follow instructions and departmental guidelines regarding sterility; attend departmental in-services and mandatory meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and communicate courteously as a liaison with customers.
• Use time effectively and distinguish between low- and high-priority activities.
• Maintain accurate records and departmental inventory usage.

What This Job Offers

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