Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

The Christ College; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ College is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment in line with infection control practices.

You will assemble instrument trays, monitor sterilization cycles, track loads with the SPM system, build case carts, and respond to OR requests while maintaining accurate records and inventory.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 0–1 years as a Certified Technician (CRCST preferred).
• Licenses & Certifications: CRCST preferred, must be obtained within first year.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, processes, and sterilizes trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment following infection control practices.
• Assembles instrument trays and packs per standards and procedures; checks sharpness and functionality.
• Operates decontamination equipment (sonic washer, cart washers, sterilizers, decontaminators) and uses SPM to track items.
• Builds surgical case carts from computer-prepared preference lists and labels locations for efficiency.
• Performs equipment decontamination, transports to and from decontamination and central service areas.
• Inspects equipment for wear/disrepair; reports issues to Clinical Engineering and CS Supervisor.
• Maintains accurate records, inventories, and responds to OR core area requests as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

0-1 years as a CRCST / Certified Technician

Job description

The Christ College is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment in line with infection control practices.

You will assemble instrument trays, monitor sterilization cycles, track loads with the SPM system, build case carts, and respond to OR requests while maintaining accurate records and inventory.