Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Instrument Care & Sterilization

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Methodist Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Certified) for the evening shift. This full-time role involves decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment and endoscopes, plus packaging, quality control and instrumentation records.

You will support operating rooms and external customers, adhere to AAMI/AORN standards, and contribute to safety, efficiency and high reliability operations.

Qualifications

• Must exhibit strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Requires basic computer skills and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, disinfect and clean various reusable surgical instruments using appropriate methods.
• Prepare and package instrumentation; perform quality control testing and recordkeeping.
• Operate instrument tracking system; assist in surgical case preparation.
• Follow infection control guidelines and assist with transfer and storage of sterile packages.
• Interact with operating rooms, vendors and external clinics to facilitate processing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AAMI standards

AORN standards

Job description

Riverside Methodist Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Certified) for the evening shift. This full-time role involves decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment and endoscopes, plus packaging, quality control and instrumentation records.

You will support operating rooms and external customers, adhere to AAMI/AORN standards, and contribute to safety, efficiency and high reliability operations.