Certified Instrument Processing Tech, Full-time, First Shift

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, clean prep, tray assembly, sterilization and distribution for the OR and L/D departments. You will be responsible for processing instruments, maintaining sterility, and delivering supplies with attention to patient safety and accreditation requirements.

The role requires graduation from a CRCST program or Surgical Technology program, with CRCST certification and preferred 1 year of sterile processing

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technology program or CRCST program.
• 1 year sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all level I tech duties and responsibilities.
• Train and precept new staff.
• Oversight of processing department equipment.
• Identify specialty instruments and supplies.
• Complete all paperwork associated with sterilization processes for patient safety and accreditation purposes.
• Maintain sterility of supplies and trays and deliver items as requested.

Education

CRCST certification

Surgical Technology program

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Performs all activities associated with decontamination, clean prep, tray assembly, sterilization, distribution and acquiring of instruments and supplies for the OR and L/D Departments

• Perform all level I tech duties and responsibilities
• Train and precept new staff
• Responsible for oversight of processing department equipment
• Identify specialty instruments and supplies
• Complete all paperwork associated with sterilization processes for patient safety and accreditation purposes
• Attention to detail in performing job duties and responsibilities
• Maintain and recognize sterility of supplies and trays
• Deliver and interpret requested supplies/items
• Must be able to prioritize and respond appropriately to a variety of situations
• Able to perform and organize high volume cases

• Minimum Required: Graduate of CRCST program or graduate of Surgical Technology program.
• CRCST required along with annual maintenance for non-Surgical Technology graduates.
• 1 year sterile processing experience preferred.