Sterile Processing Technician II - OR Center

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of trays and instruments for patient care. The role includes assembling instrument trays, operating sterilizers, and stocking sterile supplies while adhering to infection control practices.

Responsibilities include handling case carts, supporting OR and Pre-op/PACU, and training teammates.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years Central Service experience.
• CRCST certification preferred, must be obtained within the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize trays, instruments, supplies and equipment following infection control practices.
• Disassemble, clean, disinfect, and inspect instruments; operate sonic washers, cart washers, washer sterilizers and decontaminators.
• Assemble instrument trays and packs per written protocols; ensure proper functioning and labeling of items.
• Build surgical cases by pulling supplies from computer-based lists and labeling locations for efficiency.
• Fulfill OR and Pre-op/PACU requests; participate in training and handle emergency codes as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrument assembly

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of trays and instruments for patient care. The role includes assembling instrument trays, operating sterilizers, and stocking sterile supplies while adhering to infection control practices.

Responsibilities include handling case carts, supporting OR and Pre-op/PACU, and training teammates.