Sterile Processing Technician – Surgical Instrument Specialist

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified to inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment and instruments per policies and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include decontamination, inventory management, and quality assurance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Under supervision, you will operate sterilizers, document activities, and maintain sterile packages for surgical use, complying with AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification expectations within 2 years of hire: CRCST, HSPA or CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments per policy and manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain inventories and deliver supplies to facility areas; restock and label items.
• Document all activities and ensure quality assurance standards for sterilization and infection control.
• Operate sterilizers and monitor indicators to ensure aseptic processing.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Work Independently

Work Under Pressure

Anticipate Needs

Communication

Surgical Conscience

Teamwork

Professionalism

Self-Directed

Takes Direction

Move with Urgency

HIPAA

Infection Control

Critical Thinking

Computer Skills

EPIC (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified to inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment and instruments per policies and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include decontamination, inventory management, and quality assurance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Under supervision, you will operate sterilizers, document activities, and maintain sterile packages for surgical use, complying with AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state standards.