Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Instrument Processing Technician to support cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments, trays and endoscopes. The role includes assembling case carts with required surgical supplies and maintaining accurate tracking of instruments throughout processing.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED; an Associate’s degree is preferred. Certification (CRST) within one year is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• CRST Certification within 1 year of employment preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care.
• Operates decontamination equipment such as sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers and decontaminators.
• Assembles instrument trays and packs per written instructions and protocol; applies sterilization wrappers.
• Documents sterilization information; maintains biological monitoring per policy.
• Assembles case carts and transports trays to sterilization area; uses barcode tracking systems.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

CRST Certification within 1 year preferred

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Instrument Processing Technician to support cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments, trays and endoscopes. The role includes assembling case carts with required surgical supplies and maintaining accurate tracking of instruments throughout processing.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED; an Associate’s degree is preferred. Certification (CRST) within one year is desirable.