Instrument Processing Technician - PRN - Third Shift

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. This position offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this organization provides a platform for career growth and professional development. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year SPD experience; 3 years preferred.
• Obtain CRST certification upon 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, and disinfects instruments using manual and mechanical processes.
• Operates sterilizers, documents loads, and maintains cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Decontamination processes

Sterilization techniques

Assembly and packing protocols

Computer systems for tracking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Sterilizers (Steam, Plasma, Steris)

Heat sealers

Barcode technology

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Position: Instrument Processing Technician

The Instrument Processing Technician provides cleaning, decontamination, assembly processing, and sterilization of instruments, trays, and endoscopes. Also assembles case carts with needed surgical supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School diploma or GED; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Certification: Obtain CRST certification upon 1 year of hire and maintain current registration.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year SPD experience; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Decontamination: Disassembles, cleans, and disinfects instruments using manual and mechanical processes; operates decontamination equipment; unloads and processes case carts; follows universal precautions; tracks instruments using computer systems.
2. Assembly and Packing: Unloads instruments, assembles trays and packs following protocols, applies sterilization wrappers, uses heat sealers, labels items correctly, transports trays, and utilizes barcode technology for tracking.
3. Sterilization: Operates sterilizers (Steam, Plasma, Steris), documents loads, performs biological monitoring, handles and restocks sterile supplies, maintains cleanliness and safety standards.
4. Case Cart Assembly: Produces pick sheets, pulls instruments and supplies accurately.
5. Additional Duties: Participates in QA activities, assists in training, attends meetings, communicates courteously, delivers equipment, and fulfills on-call requirements.