Certified Sterile Processing Technician - PRN

University Hospitals; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician – Certified to handle receiving, decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, packaging, and distributing sterile equipment and instrument trays. You will work within the OR processing team and ensure safe handling of PHI according to UH policies.

Required is a High School diploma or GED; Sterile Processing certification is preferred, with CBSPD or IAHCSMM credentials often essential for the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program is preferred.
• Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required.

Responsibilities

• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distributes sterilized equipment.
• Participates as a productive member of the OR processing team.
• Maintains PHI and adheres to UH policies and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Sterilization knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification (Preferred)

Job description

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)
• 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%