Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II

University Hospitals; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Ohio seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II to ensure the cleanliness and readiness of patient care equipment. This role involves critical responsibilities such as decontaminating and sterilizing instruments along with maintaining compliance with health regulations. Candidates should possess required certifications, have strong attention to detail, and enjoy teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED required.
• Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM required.
• Preferred previous experience in hospital central service.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, decontaminate, and sterilize reusable patient care equipment.
• Participate as a member of the O.R. processing team.
• Comply with policies and maintain Protected Health Information (PHI).

Skills

Attention to details

Good manual dexterity

Basic medical terminology

Knowledge of equipment

Knowledge of sterilization methods

Education

High School Equivalent / GED

Graduate of a Sterile Processing program

Job description

Job Description - Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II (2500042A)

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

• Performs decontamination procedure
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
• 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 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 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%