Sterile Supply Technician 2

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Supply Technician II to ensure safe and accurate supply of operative instrumentation within the Central Sterile Supply team. You will decontaminate, rebuild sets, wrap, sterilize, and deliver instruments for perioperative and other departments requiring sterile processing.

Position requires attention to detail, basic math, and completion of relevant instrument processing training; prior experience in a care setting is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduation from an approved instrument processing training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, sort, decontaminate, re-build sets, wrap instruments, sterilize and deliver surgical instrumentation.
• Prepare and pack sterile stores and perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Skills

Math basics

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Instrument processing training program

Job description

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

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: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: 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.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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