Sterile Processing Tech Non-Certified

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician-Non-Certified to join the Surgery Main department. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments, endoscopes, and power equipment, while ensuring proper packaging and preparation for cases.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for patient safety and efficient operating room support. The position includes responsibilities such as maintaining sterilization quality control, using the

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Familiarity with AAMI and AORN standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize general and specialty instruments.
• Prepare and package instrumentation for surgical cases.
• Maintain records and monitor sterilization equipment quality control.
• Operate instrument tracking system to locate and track items.
• Assist with stocking, cleaning, and transporting supplies.
• Provide direct customer service to operating rooms and external customers.
• Educate and train peers on industry best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Computer skills

Sterile processing

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Sterile Processing Technician-Non-Certified are multi-skilled personnel who are responsible for all duties related to the decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment and endoscopes. They are responsible for the preparation and packaging of instrumentation, quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records and preparation of surgical cases. Assigned duties may also include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices and providing direct customer service to both operating rooms and external customers.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments. This can be done via mechanical or handwashing methods, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means. This includes appropriate documentation, storage and transportation. Must have a thorough understanding of the sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, as well as the proper use and interpretation of the biological monitoring system.
• Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation. Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages.
• Interacts with external customers, such as vendors and surgical reps for the processing of loaner trays and receipt of CEU's
• Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills while meeting requests of both the operating rooms and external clinics. Must be able the think critically and act quickly to meet the needs of all patients.
• Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Must exhibit strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team. Requires basic computer skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, as well as perform basic mathematical calculations. Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Surgery Main

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment