Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time)

Compass Group • Canton, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is hiring a full-time Sterile Processing Technician at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. The position performs reprocessing activities including decontamination, sterilization, assembly, case-cart preparation, storage, and distribution of medical and surgical supplies and mobile equipment used in patient care. Work includes handling reusable instruments and equipment, preparing and tracking sterile supplies, operating sterilizing and decontamination equipment, and maintaining accurate sterilization records and a clean work environment. On-the-job training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Sunday, with shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; rotating weekends and holidays are required. Pay is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
• Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) certification required.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related healthcare field preferred; college-level courses or related experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and transport equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Decontaminate reusable patient-care equipment and medical supplies, including surgical instruments, containers, aspirators, croupettes, oxygen suppliers, and small movable equipment.
• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, high-level disinfect, assemble, and transport flexible fiberscopes, TEE probes, manometer probes, bougies, and similar items.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, surgical linens, and supplies using steam or gas sterilizers, or disinfect them with antiseptic solutions.
• Operate sterilizing equipment, mechanical decontamination equipment, ultrasonic washers, rinsers, dryers, and related equipment.
• Prepare, wrap, label, and seal supply packages and instrument trays according to procedures and standards; prepare and attach package contents lists.
• Use the central system for supplies being processed.
• Gather used supplies from hospital facilities or departments and return them after sterilization.
• Handle exchange carts for stock items and supplies and maintain distribution records.
• Report defective or damaged materials, equipment, and supplies to a supervisor.
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of exchange carts and the work environment.
• Clean sterilizers, washers, and other department equipment on schedule.
• Perform quality and performance testing on sterilizers, washers, and high-level disinfection equipment.
• Use tracking software to track instrumentation and equipment and maintain accurate sterilization records.
• Test powered surgical equipment before sterilization using a power unit or nitrogen tanks.
• Perform leak tests on flexible endoscopes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD insurance
• Disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed