Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus (non-certified)

$5,000 sign-on bonus (certified)

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. Full-time role with rotating weekends and holidays, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified external applicants with at least 6 months of sterile processing experience; $5,000 for certified applicants.

Responsibilities include handling instrument trays, decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalency / GED (Required)
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)
• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)
• Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
• Certification through CBSPD or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is preferred.
• Non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians are expected to pursue certification within one year of hire and UH supports certification attainment.

Responsibilities

• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Job description

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• Working rotating weekends and holidays required

Location: Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH

Certification assistance available for non-certified hires!

For full time positions, University Hospitals is offering a $3,000 sign on bonus to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of 6 months of working sterile processing experience. A $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.

A Brief Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

What You Will Do

• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification through CBSPD or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is preferred.
• In support of UH's organizational goal to maintain a highly qualified sterile processing workforce, non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians are expected to actively pursue certification within one year of hire and maintain certification once obtained. UH supports certification attainment by providing educational resources, certification preparation assistance, and reimbursement for certification exam fees in accordance with organizational guidelines.