Night-Shift Sterile Processing Tech — Critical Instrument Care

Five Star Nursing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Licensure and certification reimburse­

Job summary

FSN seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterilization, decontamination, and proper handling of surgical instruments, supporting patient safety and quality care.

You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments using multiple methods, maintain detailed documentation, and coordinate with OR scheduling while following infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification from IAHCSMM required or eligible to obtain it.
• Associate degree or certification in Sterile Processing or related field preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays using steam autoclave, hydrogen peroxide, and ethylene oxide processes.
• Perform point-of-use cleaning verification, biological indicator testing, and maintain documentation of sterilization loads per AAMI standards and Joint Commission regulations.
• Manage instrument inventory, track trays, and process loaner instruments with OR schedule coordination.
• Adhere to infection control protocols, PPE guidelines, and OSHA standards across all decontamination and sterile processing areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification from IAHCSMM

Associate degree or certification in Sterile Processing

BLS certification

Job description

FSN seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterilization, decontamination, and proper handling of surgical instruments, supporting patient safety and quality care.

You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments using multiple methods, maintain detailed documentation, and coordinate with OR scheduling while following infection control and safety standards.