Sterile Processing Tech – OR Readiness & Safety

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for Bethesda North Hospital in the Cincinnati area. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment, while maintaining proper records and adhering to safety standards.

You will work under supervision, use sterilization equipment (steam, EtO, Sterrad/Steris), and ensure regulatory compliance. The position may be PRN with eligible benefits depending on schedule and role.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED.
• Able to read, write, speak English and perform simple math operations.
• Ability to provide leadership and to oversee the work of technicians.
• Operate hazardous equipment.
• Knowledge of microbiology, infection control, Computerized record keeping.
• Up to 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Use proper sterilization methods for items being processed and complete sterilization records according to policy, including processing proper biologicals.
• Support and follow the required sterilization methods in alignment with established policies.
• Store supplies properly, check items for outdates, and ensure correct stock rotation.
• Place instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their designated locations while maintaining proper storage standards.
• Inspect, assemble, wrap, and label instrument sets, trays, and items for processing according to policy and provided guidelines.
• Assemble trays accurately using the information provided for each set.
• Fill case carts accurately according to standards and complete STAT case carts within 15 minutes of request.
• Conduct decontamination and breakdown of patient equipment, instrument sets, and case carts according to established procedures and provided instructions.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Reading & writing

Basic math

Hazardous equipment

Microbiology knowledge

Infection control

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sonic cleaners

Washer sterilizers

Steam sterilizers

EtO sterilizers

Sterrad

Steris

Job description

TriHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for Bethesda North Hospital in the Cincinnati area. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment, while maintaining proper records and adhering to safety standards.

You will work under supervision, use sterilization equipment (steam, EtO, Sterrad/Steris), and ensure regulatory compliance. The position may be PRN with eligible benefits depending on schedule and role.