Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II

University Hospitals Pain Management; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the safe and efficient handling of patient care equipment. This role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing essential medical instruments while adhering to strict health standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the perioperative process and maintaining high-quality patient care. With a generous sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for certified applicants

$3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified applicants with experience

Qualifications

• Certification in sterile processing is required for external applicants.
• 6 months experience in a relevant field preferred for non-certified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, decontaminate, and sterilize reusable patient care equipment.
• Participate in the O.R. processing team and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Decontamination Procedures

Sterilization Methods

Patient Care Equipment Management

Education

Certification in Sterile Processing

Minimum of 6 months experience

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

• 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.