Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Sterilization

Mercy Health; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and professional ed

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Certified) to inspect, clean, assemble and test patient care instruments and equipment. The role requires adherence to AAMI, JCAHO, CDC and state practice standards with on-call flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include decontamination, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization procedures using various sterilizers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST/HSPA/CBSPD certification must be obtained within 2 years after hire.
• Recent experience in a surgical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination and cleaning of surgical instrumentation per manufacturer instructions and IFU.
• Applies knowledge of detergents and disinfectants for decontamination and sterilization.
• Stocks and delivers supplies and maintains inventory levels.
• Performs quality control using IT systems for instrument tracking and schedules.
• Operates sterilizers and aseptic packaging and tests for sterility indicators.
• Documents activities and reports variances affecting sterile products.
• Identifies and addresses infection control issues during transport of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates operation and testing of washers, sterilizers and related equipment.
• Identifies instruments by surgical specialty and assists with assembly/disassembly as required.
• Willing to be on-call as scheduled.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Independent Work

Pressure Handling

Communication

Multi-level Communication

Computer Skills

Infection Control

Professionalism

Teamwork

Move with Urgency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Certified) to inspect, clean, assemble and test patient care instruments and equipment. The role requires adherence to AAMI, JCAHO, CDC and state practice standards with on-call flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include decontamination, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization procedures using various sterilizers.