Sterile Processing Technician - Fast-Paced OR Support

Specialtycare; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SpecialtyCare in Ohio seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will follow strict infection control practices to ensure the highest quality and compliance.

Qualifications include a High school diploma or GED, CRCST certification, and SPD program completion within six months of hire; prior sterile processing experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization methods and infection control practices.
• CRCST certification and SPD certification pathways preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; related medical/science courses encouraged.
• SPD program completion within six months of hire.
• Experience in sterile processing is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and equipment per infection control standards.
• Sterilize instruments and micro-items using appropriate autoclave procedures and load timing/temperature accordingly.
• Complete documentation before and after sterilization as required.
• Assemble instrument trays and packs and organize them for storage and use.
• Dispense requested equipment and prioritize emergency requisitions as needed.
• Replace damaged instruments to complete trays and verify work assignments.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

SPD certification program within six months

Certificate or degree in medical/science

Experience in sterile processing preferred

Job description

SpecialtyCare in Ohio seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will follow strict infection control practices to ensure the highest quality and compliance.

Qualifications include a High school diploma or GED, CRCST certification, and SPD program completion within six months of hire; prior sterile processing experience is helpful but not required.