Sterile Processing Technician Level I Evenings

University Hospitals•Beachwood, OH

About The Position

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.