SPD ~ Liberty

Cincinnati Children's; Liberty (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is hiring for a full-time Sterile Processing position at the Liberty Campus. The role involves working 40 hours per week during the Evening shift, performing sterilization and equipment preparation for patient care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; sterile processing coursework or hospital experience is preferred, though not required. Starting pay ranges from $19.00 to $22.89 per hour, with potential differentiations for shift and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior hospital experience and/or Sterile Processing coursework preferred.
• No directly related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation - using manual or mechanical means, cleans a variety of equipment and instruments for patient care; assembles instruments into trays and case carts for distribution.
• Sterile Processing - disinfects and/or sterilizes equipment and instruments per type and manufacturer’s instructions; may inspect and test equipment.
• Equipment Management - maintains documentation and ensures equipment is processed for timely availability; records malfunctions and damaged instruments.
• Quality and Process Improvement - participates in QA activities and process improvement projects.
• Workflow - contributes to the efficiency of daily workflow.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing coursework (preferred)

Job description

Primary Location

Liberty Campus

Department

Liberty Central Sterilization

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$19.00 - $22.89

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instrumentation - Using manual or mechanical means, cleans a variety of equipment and instruments at the appropriate level for patient care. Stores or assembles instruments into trays and case carts for distribution.
• Sterile Processing - Uses defined processes to disinfect and/or sterilize equipment and instruments according to the type of equipment and the manufacturer’s instructions for use. May inspect, assemble and/or test equipment prior to storage or transportation.
• Equipment Management - Accurately maintains documentation and ensures equipment is appropriately processed to ensure timely availability. Records and reports malfunctioning equipment and damaged instrumentation, scopes and endoscopes, and other supplies.
• Quality and Process Improvement - Participates in quality assurance activities and process improvement projects.
• Workflow - Contributes to the efficiency of daily workflow.

Performs high level disinfection (HLD) and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments for clinical and surgical procedures according to designated processing team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No directly related experience required
• Prior hospital experience and/or Sterile Processing coursework is preferred

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10** **best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation’s America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability