Day-Shift Sterile Processing Technician

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and manage inventory for Sterile Processing and OR supplies. The role requires adherence to universal precautions and regulatory standards, plus the ability to operate sterilization equipment and address equipment issues.

Responsibilities include inventory management, ordering and receiving supplies, participating in department education, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification within one year of employment required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, correct assembly and sterilization of all instruments and equipment.
• Inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies.
• Respect and apply regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization and biological monitoring.
• Operate all sterilization equipment and recognize equipment malfunctions.
• Follow procedures for ordering and receiving supplies.
• Participate in educational efforts for the department, unit, and hospital.
• Participate in various hospital activities as directed by the Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification within 1 year of employment

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and manage inventory for Sterile Processing and OR supplies. The role requires adherence to universal precautions and regulatory standards, plus the ability to operate sterilization equipment and address equipment issues.

Responsibilities include inventory management, ordering and receiving supplies, participating in department education, and