Sterile Processing Technician — Impactful Hospital Role

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join our sterile processing team. You will clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments for surgical procedures while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.

In this on-site role, you will monitor sterilization equipment, manage instrument inventories, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure instruments are ready when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Central Service Technician or ability to become certified within one year preferred.
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technical program preferred.
• Working knowledge of infection control standards.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, disassemble, clean instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments using standard methods.
• Operate and maintain washing and sterilization equipment.
• Inspect for malfunctions and report to supervisor.
• Perform quality control on instruments and scopes.
• Maintain inventory and request repairs or replacements as needed.
• Document inventory and daily production/quality control.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure instrument availability.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and assist in training colleagues.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join our sterile processing team. You will clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments for surgical procedures while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.

In this on-site role, you will monitor sterilization equipment, manage instrument inventories, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure instruments are ready when needed.