Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II. The technician will be responsible for decontaminating and sterilizing patient care equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have necessary certifications and a dedication to patient care.

Qualifications

• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification required.
• Previous hospital central service instrument experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing and distributing patient care equipment.
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.

Skills

Attention to details

Basic medical terminology

Education

High School Equivalent / GED

Graduate of a Sterile Processing

Tools

Steam sterilizers

EtO sterilizers

Plasma sterilizers

Peracetic Acid sterilizers

Dry Heat sterilizers

Liquid sterilants

Job description

Job Description - Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II (250005PG)

$5,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and certified in sterile processing. $3,000 sign-on bonus for an external applicant that is non-certified but has a minimum of 6 months experience.

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)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

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