Sterile Processing Technician - Geneva Medical Center

University Hospitals Pain Management; Geneva Township, Northern (OH, KY); 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)

Job summary

The Sterile Processing Technician at University Hospitals Pain Management, based at Geneva Medical Center, handles decontamination, sterilization and distribution of reusable patient care equipment and instrument trays. This full-time role supports OR operations and emphasizes PHI safety and adherence to UH policies.

Certification assistance is available for non-certified hires, with sign-on bonuses of $3,000 for non-certified (6 months of sterile processing experience) and $5,000 for certified

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Position Details

• 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

• 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.