Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care

Berger Health System; Dublin, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments, endoscopes and related equipment in a high-demand hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper sterilization processes, instrument handling, documentation and collaboration with operating rooms and vendors while maintaining safety standards and patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Must have education as stated: Associate's Degree, High School or GED.
• Certification by CBSPD and IAHCSMM is required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, disinfect and clean reusable surgical instruments using appropriate methods.
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor indicators and quality control tests.
• Document, store, and transport instruments; update instrument tracking system.
• Prepare instruments for scheduled cases and retrieve required supplies.
• Support infection control guidelines during handling of sterile packages.
• Assist in training peers and provide customer service to operating rooms and external customers.
• Maintain safety, quality and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree, High School or GED

CBSPD Certification

IAHCSMM Certification

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments, endoscopes and related equipment in a high-demand hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper sterilization processes, instrument handling, documentation and collaboration with operating rooms and vendors while maintaining safety standards and patient care quality.