Sterile Instrument Technician, Central Processing

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a detail-oriented Central Sterile Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments, ensuring sterility for all departments and off-sites.

Responsibilities include operating sterilization equipment, maintaining inventory, documenting daily production and quality control, and coordinating with healthcare teams. A High School Diploma is required; certification is preferred; six months of related experience is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Central Service Technician or ability to become certified within one year, preferred.
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technical program, preferred.
• Six months of related experience, preferred.
• Working knowledge of infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.
• Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures.
• Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager.
• Performs quality control on all instruments and scopes, checking for visual damage, sharpness, cleanliness, and working condition.
• Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation of inventory and daily production and quality control.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed.
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a detail-oriented Central Sterile Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments, ensuring sterility for all departments and off-sites.

Responsibilities include operating sterilization equipment, maintaining inventory, documenting daily production and quality control, and coordinating with healthcare teams. A High School Diploma is required; certification is preferred; six months of related experience is encouraged.