Sterile Supply Technician 2

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Sterile Supply Technician II to join the Central Sterile Supply team in the Department of Perioperative Services. You will decontaminate, assemble, wrap, sterilize, and deliver surgical instruments for operative procedures.

Responsibilities include receiving and inspecting instruments, rebuilding sets, and maintaining sterile stores. A background in instrument processing and related education is preferred; third shift, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in instrument processing or relevant care setting preferred.
• Graduation from approved instrument processing training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, decontaminate, and re-build surgical instrument sets.
• Wrap instruments and sterilize for operative use.
• Deliver sterile instrumentation to perioperative services and other departments.
• Maintain instrument processing records and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Math skills

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Instrument processing training program

Job description

Job Title:Sterile Supply Technician 2Department:University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Sterile Supply Technician II functions as an integral member of the Central Sterile Supply team in assuring the safe and accurate supply of operative instrumentation to the health care team members within the Department of Perioperative Services and other departments requiring instrument processing.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sterile Supply Technician II receives, inspects, sorts, decontaminates, re-builds sets, wraps instruments, sterilizes, and delivers surgical instrumentation for operative and invasive procedures for the Department of Perioperative Services and other departments requiring sterile instrument processing. This person is responsible for the decontamination of surgical instruments, utensils and other surgical items, preparation & packing, processing sterile stores & other miscellaneous duties.

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS

• For Hire: High school graduate or G.E.D preferred. Previous experience in a relevant care setting and graduation from an approved instrument processing training program is preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write simple sentences; 1 course or 3 months experience in maintenance of surgical instruments and 1 course or 3 months experience in sterilizing techniques.

Additional Information:Location:Central Sterile Supply (1029)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Third Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.