Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Care & OR Support

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a skilled Central Service Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will operate steam and Sterrad equipment, build surgical case carts, maintain accurate records, and support OR and Sterile Processing departments. High school diploma and CRCST preferred; 0-1 year experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification preferred; must be obtained within first year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and equipment following infection control practices.
• Assembles instrument trays and packs according to standards.
• Builds and distributes surgical case carts; labels locations for efficiency.
• Performs equipment decontamination functions and monitors sterilization indicators.
• Inspects equipment for wear and coordinates reporting to supervisors.
• Responds to requests from OR core areas and adheres to sterility guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification preferred

Tools

Steam sterilizer

Sterrad sterilizer

Washer/Cart washer

SPM computer system

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a skilled Central Service Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will operate steam and Sterrad equipment, build surgical case carts, maintain accurate records, and support OR and Sterile Processing departments. High school diploma and CRCST preferred; 0-1 year experience required.