Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to prepare clean and sterile supplies for the surgical team. You will decontaminate, clean, package, sterilize, and store instrumentation and maintain inventory of surgical instruments.

The role supports the surgical patient care team by performing multifunctional tasks, including operating sterilizers, maintaining records, and ensuring equipment is in good working condition.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1–2 years preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: N/A.

Responsibilities

• Sets up instrument trays using count sheets.
• Maintains sterilization records and equipment logs.
• Operates steam sterilizers, gas plasma units and ultrasonic washers.
• Cleans, disinfects and inspects instruments and scopes.
• Restocks supplies and assists nursing staff as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments handling

Documentation

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Ultrasonic washers

Job description

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to prepare clean and sterile supplies for the surgical team. You will decontaminate, clean, package, sterilize, and store instrumentation and maintain inventory of surgical instruments.

The role supports the surgical patient care team by performing multifunctional tasks, including operating sterilizers, maintaining records, and ensuring equipment is in good working condition.