Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Concord, OH is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for full‑time night shifts. The role requires decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of reusable patient care equipment, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Training starts on day shift, and external applicants may receive a sign-on bonus of $3,000 if non-certified (minimum 6 months sterile processing experience); $5,000 sign-on bonus for certified applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of sterile processing experience.
• External applicants must be non-certified for sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Must be able to work night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination procedures.
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization.
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods.
• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distributes reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.
• Participates as a productive member of the OR 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.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Decontamination procedures

Sterilization techniques

Team collaboration

PHI handling awareness

Tools

Sterilization equipment (autoclave)

Case cart handling systems

Job description

Position Details

• Full Time
• Night Shift
• Working rotating weekends and holidays required
• Day Shift training to start required

Location: TriPoint Medical Center in Concord, 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

• Performs decontamination procedure
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
• 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 ensure appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.