Sterile Processing Specialist – Weekend Coverage

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for PRN weekend coverage in Akron, OH. The role supports decontamination, cleaning, instrument assembly, sterilization, and inventory control for Sterile Processing and Operating Room supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory standards for universal precautions and biological monitoring, operating sterilization equipment, ordering supplies, and participating in departmental and hospital educational activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification within one year of employment (or 3-month extension) required if not passed.
• Experience with decontamination, cleaning, assembly and sterilization.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, correct assembly and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization and biological monitoring standards.
• Operate all sterilization equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Follow procedures for ordering and receiving supplies.
• Participate in department and hospital educational activities.
• Engage in hospital activities as directed by management.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Decontamination and sterilization

Instrument assembly

Inventory control

Regulatory standards knowledge

Equipment operation

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification within 1 year of employment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Akron Children's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for PRN weekend coverage in Akron, OH. The role supports decontamination, cleaning, instrument assembly, sterilization, and inventory control for Sterile Processing and Operating Room supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory standards for universal precautions and biological monitoring, operating sterilization equipment, ordering supplies, and participating in departmental and hospital educational activities.