Sterile Processing Technician

Socket.dev; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Sign-on bonus $5,000 (certified in SPT

Job summary

University Hospitals in Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby, OH, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, reassembly, sterilization, packaging and distribution of reusable patient care equipment and instrument trays.

The role involves receiving and sorting equipment, maintaining sterile supplies, and collaborating with the OR processing team to ensure efficient perioperative workflows.

Qualifications

• Non-certified hires may receive certification assistance to pursue sterile processing credentials.
• Minimum 6 months of working experience in a relevant role is preferred for sign-on eligibility.
• Must comply with PHI handling rules and UH policies and procedures.

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.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients.

Job description

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

Location: Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, 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 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.