SPD Tech, Evening Shift

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Surgical and clinical care teams. The role includes high-level disinfection and sterilization of equipment used in procedures, with responsibilities spanning instrumentation, documentation, and equipment readiness for timely use.

Responsibilities cover cleaning, assembling trays, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer instructions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation - Clean a variety of equipment to the appropriate level for patient care and assemble instruments into trays and case carts for distribution.
• Sterile Processing - Disinfect and/or sterilize equipment according to manufacturer instructions; inspect, assemble and/or test equipment prior to storage or transportation.
• Equipment Management - Maintain documentation and ensure equipment is processed for timely availability; report malfunctioning equipment and damaged instrumentation.
• Quality and Process Improvement - Participate in quality assurance activities and process improvement projects.
• Workflow - Contribute to the efficiency of daily workflow.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

Primary Location

Location G

Department

Sterile Procedure & Distrib

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

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.

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 atop 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'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican 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.

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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