Central Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care Pro

easyservice; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. This full-time role requires handling sterilization and decontamination of patient care equipment, with rotating weekends and holidays, and on-call availability.

Strong adherence to AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state standards is essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma, CRCST/HSPA/CBSPD certification within 2 years, and preferred experience in a surgical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST/HSPA/CBSPD certification within 2 years after hire (required).
• Recent surgical setting experience preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and process surgical instruments per policy.
• Use detergents and disinfectants; follow safety precautions.
• Inventory, stock, and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Document quality assurance and instrument tracking activities.
• Operate sterilizers and verify aseptic packaging.
• Record activities and report variances affecting safety.
• Address infection control issues in transport of hazardous materials.
• Identify instruments by specialty and ensure proper testing.
• Be on call as scheduled.

Skills

Decontamination procedures

Sterilization techniques

Inventory management

Quality control

PPE and safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. This full-time role requires handling sterilization and decontamination of patient care equipment, with rotating weekends and holidays, and on-call availability.

Strong adherence to AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state standards is essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma, CRCST/HSPA/CBSPD certification within 2 years, and preferred experience in a surgical setting.