Sterile Processing Technician - Geneva Medical Center

University Hospitals; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to receive, decontaminate, reassemble, package, sterilize, and distribute reusable patient care equipment. This role supports the OR processing team and adheres to PHI and department policies.

Qualified candidates may have a high school diploma or GED; sterile processing certification program is preferred; prior central service experience is a plus. The position is full-time at Geneva Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Sterile Processing program preferred.
• Previous hospital central service/decontamination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, reassemble, package, sterilize, and store reusable equipment.
• Picks and distributes instrument trays and supplies.
• Maintain PHI security and comply with policies.
• Participate in perioperative processing team.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

PHI compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing program (preferred)

Tools

Sterilizers

Washers

Packaging equipment

Job description

• Full time
• Hours are varying day shift including both 8hr and 10hr shifts

Location: Geneva Medical Center

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

• 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)
• Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Effective June 1, 2025 - all non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians system wide will have one year to become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM and must maintain certification thereafter. (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Constantly
• Stooping Constantly
• Kneeling Constantly
• Crouching Constantly
• Crawling Constantly
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%