Sterile Processing Technician

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, assembly and sterilization of instruments, and inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies.

The role requires knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization standards, and biological monitoring, with ability to operate sterilization equipment and manage supply orders. Onsite position with weekend rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification within one year of employment (and/or 3-month extension) to pass.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is required.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, correct assembly and sterilization of all instruments and equipment.
• Inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies.
• Must have working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization, and regulatory standards biological monitoring.
• Ability to operate all sterilization equipment and recognize equipment malfunctions.
• Follows procedures for ordering and receiving supplies.
• Participates in educational efforts for the department, unit, and hospital.
• Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Cross-organizational communication

Education

High School diploma

Certification within 1 year

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Full-time, 40 hours/weekM-F Days, 6:30AM-3PM Every other weekend and Holiday rotationOnsite Akron, OH

Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for a combination of the following functions: decontamination, cleaning, assembly and sterilization of all instruments, and inventory control of Sterile Processing and Operating Room [OR] supplies.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly and sterilization of all instruments and equipment
2. Responsible for inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies.
3. Must have working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization, and regulatory standards biological monitoring.
4. Ability to operate all sterilization equipment and recognize equipment malfunctions.
5. Follows procedures for ordering and receiving supplies
6. Participates in educational efforts for the department, unit, and hospital.
7. Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager.
8. Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
2. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Certification within one year of employment and/or one extension of 3 months to pass.

Note: If certification is not passed, employee may remain in this position with only annual increase eligibility (and market adjustments as needed)

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to push and pull carts containing medical supplies and instruments.
2. Ability to stand for extended periods during shift hours.
3. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
4. Exposure to biohazardous materials and sharp instruments; adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols is required.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite