Processing Tech - Sterile Processing

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus in Ohio is seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician for the second shift. This role is responsible for decontaminating, sorting, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, utilizing STERRAD, steam, and EO sterilizers. Basic computer tasks are required.

Applicants must have a HS Diploma or GED with certification within 12 months of hire. Prior related experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination on instruments, equipment, and other items as needed.
• Sorts and cleans instruments and equipment by hand and/or washer/disinfectant.
• Assembles, wraps, and packages instruments, instrument trays, and supplies.
• Sterilizes instruments and supplies using STERRAD, steam and ethylene oxide gas sterilizers as trained.
• Picks instruments, instrument trays, supplies, in a timely manner for surgery.
• Performs basic computer functions using a Windows based system as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments decontamination

Basic computer skills

Quality control

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

STERRAD

Steam sterilizers

Ethylene oxide sterilizers

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | Second Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination on instruments, equipment, and other items as needed.
• Sorts and cleans instruments and equipment by hand and/or washer/disinfectant.
• Assembles, wraps, and packages instruments, instrument trays, and supplies.
• Sterilizes instruments and supplies using STERRAD, steam and ethylene oxide gas sterilizers as trained.
• “Picks” instruments, instrument trays, supplies, in a timely matter for surgery.
• Performs basic computer functions using a Windows based system as needed

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Certification required within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer ApplicantsHave:

• Previous related experience and certification strongly preferred.

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.