Sterile Processing Tech (SPD), Certified
About The Position
Sterile Processing Technicians are multi-skilled personnel responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, disinfecting, preparing, packaging, and sterilizing general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes. The role includes quality-control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and preparing surgical cases. Other assigned duties may include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices, and providing customer service to operating rooms and external customers. The technician processes reusable surgical instruments by mechanical or handwashing methods while adhering to OSHA safety standards. The role requires working knowledge of steam and chemical sterilization, including documentation, storage, transportation, sterilizer indicators, and biological monitoring. Technicians use an instrument-tracking system, prepare surgical cases, retrieve instruments and supplies, and apply infection-control guidelines when handling sterile packages. They also interact with vendors and surgical representatives regarding loaner trays and CEUs, follow AAMI and AORN standards and best practices, respond to requests from operating rooms and external clinics, and help educate and train fellow associates. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects the role to maintain a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The listed duties are an overview, not an exhaustive list, and may change. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- Certification through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).
- Associate's degree, high school diploma, or GED is required.
- Strong customer-service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, disinfect, and clean reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods while following OSHA safety standards.
- Perform steam and chemical sterilization processes, including appropriate documentation, storage, and transportation.
- Understand and use sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators and biological monitoring systems.
- Enter, modify, and search for relevant information in the instrument-tracking system.
- Prepare surgical cases and identify and retrieve instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
- Apply infection-control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
- Coordinate with vendors and surgical representatives regarding loaner trays and receipt of CEUs.
- Follow and promote industry standards and best practices supported by AAMI and AORN.
- Provide customer service to operating rooms and external clinics; think critically and act quickly to meet patient needs.
- Aid in educating and training fellow associates.
- Perform other assigned duties, which may include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, and transporting supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
