Instrument Specialist – Sterile Processing

Jobtailor; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Sterile Processing technician to coordinate instrument assembly, repairs, inventory, and vendor management for surgical services.

The role involves maintaining documentation, preparing gear for pickup, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in Sterile Processing, Operating Room, Inpatient and/or Outpatient Hospital Equipment or Surgical Technology.
• Proficiency with computer software applications (Excel, Word) and related sterile processing information systems.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards specific to sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate distribution of surgical equipment, instrumentation repairs and ordering, and vendor loaner set management.
• Present repair recommendations to the manager and arrange repairs with appropriate vendors.
• Maintain documentation of instrument types, serial numbers and vendor repairs.
• Assess and allocate activities around vendor loaner trays or sets.
• Oversee receiving, checking in, gathering and preparing vendor loaner trays/sets for pickup.
• Lead instrumentation tray changes through labeling and rebuilding surgical trays.
• Receive, process and place instrument and equipment orders for OR Nurse Managers, SPD Leadership and clinical stakeholders.
• Oversee distribution, collection and preventive maintenance of crash 'code' carts and inpatient care equipment for reprocessing.
• Monitor tray assembly processes and instrument stock levels, recommending purchases when levels are low.
• Provide input into operational and capital budget preparation.
• Coordinate capital equipment repairs and service contracts with leadership.
• Recommend equipment purchases and pay and reconcile invoices.
• Receive, process and fulfill instrumentation requests from the instrument depot.
• Allocate instruments for repair, receive repaired instruments and distribute them to appropriate areas.
• Attend and/or assist with departmental staff, management and committee meetings.

Skills

Instrument Assembly

Repair Coordination

Documentation Maintenance

Quality Standards Knowledge

Inventory Management

Equipment Ordering

Vendor Management

Performance Improvement

Manual Dexterity

Visual Acuity

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

ERP Systems (Oracle)

Excel

Word

Sterile Processing Information Systems

Job description

• Coordinate distribution of surgical equipment, instrumentation repairs and ordering, and vendor loaner set management


• Present repair recommendations to the manager and arrange repairs with appropriate vendors


• Maintain documentation of instrument types, serial numbers and vendor repairs


• Assess and allocate activities around vendor loaner trays or sets


• Oversee receiving, checking in, gathering and preparing vendor loaner trays/sets for pickup


• Lead instrumentation tray changes through labeling and rebuilding surgical trays


• Receive, process and place instrument and equipment orders for OR Nurse Managers, SPD Leadership and clinical stakeholders


• Oversee distribution, collection and preventive maintenance of crash "code" carts and inpatient care equipment for reprocessing


• Monitor tray assembly processes and instrument stock levels, recommending purchases when levels are low


• Provide input into operational and capital budget preparation


• Coordinate capital equipment repairs and service contracts with leadership


• Recommend equipment purchases and pay and reconcile invoices


• Receive, process and fulfill instrumentation requests from the instrument depot


• Allocate instruments for repair, receive repaired instruments and distribute them to appropriate areas


• Attend and/or assist with departmental staff, management and committee meetings

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED


• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CSCST), Certified Operating Room Technician (CORT), Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Certification Sterile Processing and Distribution Licensure in Sterile Processing


• Proficiency with computer software applications (Excel, Word) and related sterile processing information systems


• Knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards specific to sterile processing


• Two years of experience in Sterile Processing, Operating Room, Inpatient and/or Outpatient Hospital Equipment or Surgical Technology


• Ability to assemble instrument trays accurately and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness


• Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform the basic functions of the job


• Working under pressure and within time frames and must be detailed oriented


• Ability to work while standing, sitting, stooping and reaching for long periods of time


• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a continual basis


• Ability to push, pull and navigate carts weighing up to 200 pounds


• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures


• Successful completion of post-offer controlled-substance testing


• Compliance with the annual influenza prevention program or approved exemption


• Associate's Degree preferred


• Proficiency in ERP Systems (e.g. Oracle) or similar software applications preferred


• Experience with ordering, receiving, distributing and warehousing surgical, inpatient care equipment and supplies preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sterile processing, including instrument assembly, repair coordination, and vendor management. Proficient in maintaining documentation and compliance with quality standards while effectively managing equipment orders and inventory.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CSCST)


• Certified Operating Room Technician (CORT)


• Certified Surgical Technician (CST)


• Proficiency in ERP Systems (e.g. Oracle)


• Two Years of Experience in Sterile Processing

Hard Skills

• Instrument Assembly


• Repair Coordination


• Documentation Maintenance


• Quality Standards Knowledge


• Inventory Management


• Equipment Ordering


• Vendor Management


• Performance Improvement


• Manual Dexterity


• Visual Acuity

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Ability to Work Under Pressure


• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CSCST)


• Certified Operating Room Technician (CORT)


• Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Industry Keywords

• Sterile Processing


• Surgical Technology


• Inpatient Care Equipment


• Outpatient Hospital Equipment


• Standard Precautions

Tools & Technologies

• Computer Software Applications


• Excel


• Word


• Sterile Processing Information Systems