Sterile Processing Technician - PRN

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for PRN weekend coverage in Akron, OH. The role supports decontamination, cleaning, instrument assembly, sterilization, and inventory control for Sterile Processing and Operating Room supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory standards for universal precautions and biological monitoring, operating sterilization equipment, ordering supplies, and participating in departmental and hospital educational activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification within one year of employment (or 3-month extension) required if not passed.
• Experience with decontamination, cleaning, assembly and sterilization.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, correct assembly and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization and biological monitoring standards.
• Operate all sterilization equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Follow procedures for ordering and receiving supplies.
• Participate in department and hospital educational activities.
• Engage in hospital activities as directed by management.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Decontamination and sterilization

Instrument assembly

Inventory control

Regulatory standards knowledge

Equipment operation

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification within 1 year of employment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PRN Weekend CoverageSaturday/Sunday, Evenings 2:30PM - 6:30PM as neededOnsite Akron, OH

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for a combination of the following functions: decontamination, cleaning, assembly and sterilization of all instruments, and inventory control of Sterile Processing and Operating Room [OR] supplies.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly and sterilization of all instruments and equipment
2. Responsible for inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies.
3. Must have working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization, and regulatory standards biological monitoring.
4. Ability to operate all sterilization equipment and recognize equipment malfunctions.
5. Follows procedures for ordering and receiving supplies
6. Participates in educational efforts for the department, unit, and hospital.
7. Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager.
8. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
2. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Certification within one year of employment and/or one extension of 3 months to pass.

Note: If certification is not passed, employee may remain in this position with only annual increase eligibility (and market adjustments as needed)

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to push and pull carts containing medical supplies and instruments.
2. Ability to stand for extended periods during shift hours.
3. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
4. Exposure to biohazardous materials and sharp instruments; adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols is required.

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite