Processing Tech II - Sterile Processing

Kettering Health; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is hiring a Processing Tech II for KH Miamisburg. The role focuses on advanced decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.

You will work under supervision and with certified staff as you learn to process sets quickly and with high quality. Minimum education is a High School Diploma; licensure in Health Technologist and Technician, All Other is required, with certification in Sterile Processing preferred (HSPA or CBSPD) and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification in Sterile Processing preferred (HSPA or CBSPD).
• Must be certified within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Work under the supervision of team leaders and managers and certified processing technicians.
• Develop rapidly in processing sets with high quality as a novice.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Case carts

Packaging

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

KH Miamisburg | Full-Time | Varied Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Processing Tech II plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety and positive surgical outcomes by performing advanced decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Performs Sterile Processing procedures and duties as assigned under the supervision and guidance of the department's team leaders and manager, and certified processing technicians. This individual is considered a novice and is in the process of learning how to process surgical sets quickly and with the highest of quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Education

High School Diploma

Required Licenses

Health Technologist and Technician, All Other

Sterile Processing certification preferred through either the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Body for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

required to be certified in 12 months

Minimum Work Experience

One year of sterile processing or materials distribution experience preferred.

Required Skills

Ability to work semi-independently in all three areas of Sterile Processing: decontamination, case carts and preparation/packaging.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.