Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Prep & QC

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment across hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies.

The role ensures quality, safety, and service by performing cleaning, sterilization, and documentation tasks, while collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain instrument readiness and maintain clean, organized workspaces. Training and orientation support may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Certified Central Service Technician or ability to become certified within one year of hire, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.
• Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures.
• Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager.
• Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation of inventory and of daily production and quality control.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed.
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.

Skills

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment across hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies.

The role ensures quality, safety, and service by performing cleaning, sterilization, and documentation tasks, while collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain instrument readiness and maintain clean, organized workspaces. Training and orientation support may be provided.