Sterile Instrument Technician - Flexible Shifts & Training

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a detail-oriented Central Service Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring quality and safety across departments. You will operate washing and sterilization equipment, manage inventory, and document daily production and QC.

A High School Diploma is required; certification is preferred, with six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Central Service Technician preferred or ability to obtain within one year.
• Six months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, disassemble, clean surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments using standard procedures.
• Operate and maintain washing and sterilization equipment.
• Inspect instruments for damage and report malfunctions.
• Maintain inventory and accurate documentation of production and QC.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to ensure availability of sterile instruments.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and safe; assist in training coworkers.

Skills

Infection control

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Certified Central Service Technician

Surgical Scrub Tech program completion

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a detail-oriented Central Service Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring quality and safety across departments. You will operate washing and sterilization equipment, manage inventory, and document daily production and QC.

A High School Diploma is required; certification is preferred, with six months of related experience.