Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Certification assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to join the central sterile processing team. The role involves receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Full-time positions with multiple shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.

Day shift training is required. Competitive hourly rate with incentive pay and free parking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.
• Hospital central service decontamination and assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, decontaminate, reassemble, package and sterilize equipment.
• Store and distribute reusable patient care equipment and instrument trays.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR processing team and perioperative process team.
• Maintain PHI confidentiality and comply with UH policies.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Attention to detail

Sterilization processes

Education

High School diploma / GED

Sterile Processing program

Job description

• Full Time
• Multiple Shifts available including Evenings, Nights and Weekends Only
• Day Shift weekday training to start required regardless of shift
• Competitive hourly rate + $2.00 per hour incentive pay
• Free parking

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 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.