Sterile Processing Technician — Impactful Hospital Ops

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Sterile Processing Associate to support decontamination, sterilization, and instrument packaging. You will disassemble, clean, and disinfect instruments, assemble trays, and ensure proper tracking using automated systems.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting with on-the-job training and QA activities as needed to support patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• CRST Certification within 1 year of employment preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions: disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care using correct manual and mechanical methods.
• Assembles instrument trays and packs, applying wrappers and using barcode systems to track production.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

CRST Certification within 1 year of employment preferred

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Sterile Processing Associate to support decontamination, sterilization, and instrument packaging. You will disassemble, clean, and disinfect instruments, assemble trays, and ensure proper tracking using automated systems.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting with on-the-job training and QA activities as needed to support patient care and safety.