Sterile Processing Technician - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus (non-certified)

$5,000 sign-on bonus (certified)

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. Full-time role with rotating weekends and holidays, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified external applicants with at least 6 months of sterile processing experience; $5,000 for certified applicants.

Responsibilities include handling instrument trays, decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalency / GED (Required)
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)
• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)
• Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
• Certification through CBSPD or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is preferred.
• Non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians are expected to pursue certification within one year of hire and UH supports certification attainment.

Responsibilities

• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Job description

University Hospitals is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. Full-time role with rotating weekends and holidays, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified external applicants with at least 6 months of sterile processing experience; $5,000 for certified applicants.

Responsibilities include handling instrument trays, decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable equipment.