Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Kings Mills Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Mason, Ohio, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Certified. This full-time role involves inspecting, cleaning, and processing patient care equipment while adhering to health standards. The candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician. Responsibilities include performing decontamination, quality documentation, and effectively managing supplies. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), HSPA or CBSPD required.
• Experience in a surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment.
• Perform decontamination functions of surgical instrumentation.
• Document quality control aspects of sterile processing.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of anatomy

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer’s instructions for use. They will act in accordance with sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

Position Details

Location: Kings Mills Hospital. Employment: Full‑Time (30 hours/week). Shift: Afternoons/Evenings.

Essential Functions

• Perform decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Apply proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment. Adhere to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
• Inventory, stock, and deliver supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines. Order, restock, label, and maintain proper inventory levels. Rotate stock, inspecting for out‑dates per market requirements.
• Perform and document quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management. Accurately maintain comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
• Operate and understand various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind. Monitor sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
• Document all activities as required within the outlined processes and report variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.
• Identify and resolve infection control issues in and around transport of biologically hazardous materials, including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as sterile product identification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors, steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility‑specific equipment and instrumentation.
• Identify surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty (General, Gynecological, Robotic, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurological, Vascular, Obstetrical, Urological, etc.). Include functionality testing, assembly, and disassembly as required according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Participate in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.
• Be available for on‑call as scheduled and within the time frames indicated by the department.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as instructed by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)

Experience

• Recent experience in a surgical setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of anatomy
• Anticipate needs
• Communication skills
• Communication with multi‑levels
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking
• HIPAA knowledge
• Infection control
• Knowledge of AAMI recommendations
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Possess surgical conscience
• Preceptor skills
• Professionalism
• Self‑directed
• Sterile processing workflow
• Takes direction
• Teamwork

Training

• EPIC (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].