Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician – Certified. This role involves essential duties such as the decontamination and sterilization of patient care equipment, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards. A competitive sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Certified in sterile processing or 6 months minimum experience required for non-certified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, decontaminate, and sterilize patient care equipment.
• Prepare items for sterilization and distribute them.
• Participate in the perioperative process team.

Skills

Decontamination procedures

Sterilization methods

Patient care equipment handling

Effective communication

Job description

Description

$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

• Perform decontamination procedures.
• Prepare reusable patient care items for sterilization.
• Perform sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods.
• Pick surgical case carts, and store and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR processing team.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Participate as a productive member of the perioperative process team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Refer to department documentation during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities.
• Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients. Complete annual training, and adhere to the UH Code of Conduct and policies regarding PHI.