Surgical Instrument Technician - Sterile Processing

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking personnel for sterilization of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.

The role supports hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies, with a 12-week training program and various scheduling options. Essential duties include cleaning, sterilizing, inventory maintenance, and quality control, while adhering to infection-control standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related experience, preferred.
• Certified Central Service Technician or ability to become certified within one year of hire, preferred.
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technical program, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments and equipment. Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.
• Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures. Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager.
• Performs quality control on all instruments and scopes, checking for visual damage, sharpness, cleanliness, and working condition. Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation of inventory and of daily production and quality control.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed.
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe environment. Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.

Skills

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking personnel for sterilization of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.

The role supports hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies, with a 12-week training program and various scheduling options. Essential duties include cleaning, sterilizing, inventory maintenance, and quality control, while adhering to infection-control standards and safety procedures.