Sterile Processing Tech – Surgical Instruments

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterilization Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and service across hospital departments and off-site sterile supply needs.

You will follow established sterilization processes, operate washing and sterilization equipment, perform quality checks, maintain inventory, document daily production, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure instruments are ready when required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Certified Central Service Technician or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technical program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments and equipment. Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.
• Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures. Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager.
• Performs quality control on all instruments and scopes, checking for visual damage, sharpness, cleanliness, and working condition. Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation of inventory and of daily production and quality control.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed.
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe environment. Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Central Service Technician

Surgical Scrub Technical program certificate

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterilization Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and service across hospital departments and off-site sterile supply needs.

You will follow established sterilization processes, operate washing and sterilization equipment, perform quality checks, maintain inventory, document daily production, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure instruments are ready when required.