Sterile Instrument Technician (Central Sterile)

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in the United States seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services by cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling instruments, equipment, and supplies. You will follow infection control standards, operate sterilization equipment, maintain inventory, document production and quality control, and assist in training coworkers.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and preferred Central Service Technician certification; experience is valued but

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments.
• Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.
• Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment.
• Inspects for malfunctions and reports to the manager.
• Performs quality control on instruments and scopes.
• Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintains documentation of inventory, daily production, and quality control.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure instruments are available when needed.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.

Skills

Infection control standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in the United States seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services by cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling instruments, equipment, and supplies. You will follow infection control standards, operate sterilization equipment, maintain inventory, document production and quality control, and assist in training coworkers.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and preferred Central Service Technician certification; experience is valued but