Sterile Processing Specialist — Instrument Prep & OR Support

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, clean prep, tray assembly, sterilization, and distribution for the OR and L/D departments. You will identify specialty instruments and ensure patient safety through accurate documentation.

Minimum requirements include CRCST certification or completion of Surgical Technology program; CRCST maintenance is expected for non-Surgical Tech grads.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification or Surgical Technology program completed.
• CRCST certification renewal is required for non-surgical tech graduates.
• 1 year sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all level I tech duties and responsibilities
• Train and precept new staff
• Responsible for oversight of processing department equipment
• Identify specialty instruments and supplies
• Complete all paperwork associated with sterilization processes for patient safety and accreditation purposes
• Attention to detail in performing job duties and responsibilities
• Maintain and recognize sterility of supplies and trays
• Deliver and interpret requested supplies/items
• Must be able to prioritize and respond appropriately to a variety of situations
• Able to perform and organize high volume cases

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

CRCST certification

Surgical Technology program

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, clean prep, tray assembly, sterilization, and distribution for the OR and L/D departments. You will identify specialty instruments and ensure patient safety through accurate documentation.

Minimum requirements include CRCST certification or completion of Surgical Technology program; CRCST maintenance is expected for non-Surgical Tech grads.