Sterile Supply Technician - Central Sterile Supply

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an entry-level Sterile Supply Technician for the Central Sterile Supply at University Hospital. You will work under supervision to clean, inspect, sterilize, and assemble instrument sets, ensuring safety and efficiency in the sterile processing area.

Responsibilities include decontamination, packaging, sterilization, storage, and maintaining records. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, with strong customer service and time management skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong customer service and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, sort and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Decontaminate reusable instruments and complete post-decontamination responsibilities.
• Assemble instrument sets, peel pack/wrap and prepare trays for sterilization.
• Complete the sterilization process and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain eyewash stations and records.
• Adhere to established protocols to support patient safety and efficient procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:Sterile Supply Technician - Central Sterile Supply

Department:University Hospital | Off Site Central Sterile Supply

Sterile Supply Technician 2 performs routine tasks associated with the cleaning, inspection, sorting, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This includes decontaminating reusable instruments, completing post decontamination responsibilities, assembling instrument sets, peel packing/wrapping and preparing trays for sterilization, completing the sterilization process, ensuring proper storage, maintaining eyewash stations and records. The role requires adherence to established protocols and standards to support patient safety and efficient surgical procedures. This is an entry level position that works under the supervision of senior sterile processing staff and leadership.

Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED preferred. Strong customer service and time management skills.

Additional Information:Location:Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Third ShiftFinal 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.