Certified Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals in Concord, OH, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for full-time, evening shift with rotating weekends/holidays. External applicants with certification may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The role involves receiving, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing reusable patient care equipment and instrument trays.

Qualifications

• High School equivalent or GED required.
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred).
• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification (CBSPD or IAHCSMM).
• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picks surgical case carts and distributes reusable equipment.
• Participates as a productive member of the OR processing team.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Performs other duties and complies with policies and PHI requirements.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Sterilization methods

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

PHI compliance

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Sterile Processing certificate (Preferred)

Tools

Steam sterilizers

EtO sterilizers

Plasma sterilizers

Dry heat sterilizers

Peracetic acid sterilants

Automated washers

Tray assembly

Job description

• Full Time
• Evening Shift
• Working rotating weekends and holidays required
• Day Shift training to start required

Location: TriPoint Medical Center in Concord, OH

For full time positions ,University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.

A Brief Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician – Certified role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

What You Will Do

• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, assembly, inventory or distribution experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%