Sterile Supply Technician - Central Sterile Supply

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is hiring an entry-level Sterile Supply Technician 2 to support sterilization operations. You will decontaminate instruments, assemble sets, and assist in producing sterile trays under supervision.

This role emphasizes adherence to protocols, patient safety, and efficient operating procedures, with opportunities to learn from senior sterile processing staff and contribute to decontamination and processing workflows in a hospital

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, sort, and assemble instrument sets.
• Peel packing/wrapping and preparing trays for sterilization.
• Decontaminate reusable instruments and assist with sterilization process.
• Maintain proper storage and eyewash stations; support patient safety.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Current Employees and Students:

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

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.