CSP Tech III-Central Sterile Processing; 80hrs Biweekly, Evenings

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking a CSP Tech III-Central Sterile Processing for MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. This role handles decontamination, preparation, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and serves as a liaison to the OR and labor and delivery teams regarding instrument care and use.

You will operate washers and sterilizers, perform daily testing, and maintain logs, ensuring readiness for same-day cases while upholding our mission, values, and patient-centered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of Central Sterile Processing experience required.
• Certification: CBSPD or CRCST preferred.
• Good communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Critical thinking and knowledge of medical terminology related to instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and storage of surgical instrumentation.
• Serve as liaison to OR and labor/delivery regarding instrument care and use.
• Operate instrument washer and all sterilization equipment for same-day use.
• Perform daily sterilizer testing and maintain sterilizer logs and supplies.
• Uphold the MetroHealth System mission, vision, values, and customer service standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

CBSPD certification

CRCST certification

Tools

Censitrac

SPM

Job description

CSP Tech III-Central Sterile Processing; 80hrs Biweekly, Evenings (Job ID: 38606)

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 3p-11:30p

Post Date: 08/17/2026

Salary: Negotiable

Employment Type: Employee

Category: Clinical Support/Engineering

Summary

Performs the decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and storage of all surgical instrumentation including specialty instrumentation requiring intricate assembly and special care. Functions as liaison to the hospital staff, especially the operating room and labor and delivery room concerning the care and use of instruments and supplies. Operates instrument washer and all sterilization equipment in reprocessing instrumentation required for same day use. Performs daily sterilizer testing and maintains sterilizer logs and supplies. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• One year of Central Sterile Processing experience.
• Must possess one of the following:
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Certified Registered Central Service- Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• Good communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Critical thinking skills. Knowledgeable in medical terminology as it relates to surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and self-guided with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of Central Sterile Processing experience.
• Basic PC skills.
• Experience with instrument tracking system such as Censitrac or SPM.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds and push/pull 350 pounds.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals.