Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals Pain Management; Parma, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000 (non-certified, 6

Sign-on bonus $5,000 (certified)

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Parma Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. The role supports the OR by handling decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of reusable equipment, trays, and supplies.

Responsibilities include decontaminating items, preparing them for sterilization, stocking case carts, and coordinating with perioperative teams while maintaining PHI privacy and strong team relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of sterile processing experience for external, non-certified applicants.
• Certification in sterile processing required for higher sign-on eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination procedures.
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization.
• Sterilizes using appropriate methods.
• Picks surgical case carts and distributes supplies.
• Participates with the OR processing team and perioperative process.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to PHI privacy rules.

Job description

Position Details

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

Location

Parma Medical Center

A Brief Overview

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.

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 address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.