Sterile Instrument Technician — Central Processing

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and supplies. The role ensures quality, safety, and service for hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies.

Responsibilities include operating sterilization equipment, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure instrument availability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from a Surgical Scrub Technician program is preferred.
• Certified Central Service Technician credential is preferred.

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 and appropriate 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

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Scrub Technician program certificate

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and supplies. The role ensures quality, safety, and service for hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies.

Responsibilities include operating sterilization equipment, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure instrument availability.