Sterile Processing Tech Non-Certified

OhioHealth; Town Of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician-Non-Certified to support the decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments in the Surgery Main department. The role includes packing instrumentation, quality control, and maintaining sterilization records, with duties like stocking and handling customer service for operating rooms and external customers.

Day shift, 40 hours per week, with opportunities to train peers and contribute to

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, High School or GED required.
• Must exhibit strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, disinfect and clean various reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods while following OSHA standards.
• Understand sterilization processes for steam and chemical methods, with proper documentation and indicators.
• Enter, modify and search instrument tracking system; prepare instruments for scheduled cases or requests.
• Transfer, store and transport sterile packages following infection control guidelines.
• Interact with vendors and surgical reps for loaner trays and CEUs.
• Follow industry standards and best practices as per AAMI and AORN.
• Provide strong customer service to operating rooms and external clinics; think quickly to meet patient needs.
• Assist in education and training of fellow associates.

Education

Associate's Degree, High School or GED (Required)

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Sterile Processing Technician-Non-Certified are multi-skilled personnel who are responsible for all duties related to the decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment and endoscopes. They are responsible for the preparation and packaging of instrumentation, quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records and preparation of surgical cases. Assigned duties may also include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices and providing direct customer service to both operating rooms and external customers.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments. This can be done via mechanical or handwashing methods, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means. This includes appropriate documentation, storage and transportation. Must have a thorough understanding of the sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, as well as the proper use and interpretation of the biological monitoring system.
• Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation. Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages.
• Interacts with external customers, such as vendors and surgical reps for the processing of loaner trays and receipt of CEU’s
• Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills while meeting requests of both the operating rooms and external clinics. Must be able the think critically and act quickly to meet the needs of all patients.
• Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree, High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description

Must exhibit strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team. Requires basic computer skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, as well as perform basic mathematical calculations. Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Surgery Main

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment