Certified Sterile Processing Technician

University hospitals
Cleveland, OH
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician – Certified role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

What You Will Do

Performs decontamination procedure, prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization, sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods, picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Requirements

  • High School Equivalent / GED
  • Graduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred)
  • Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, assembly, inventory or distribution experience. (Preferred)
  • Basic medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
  • Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
  • Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
  • Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
  • Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
  • National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • $2.00 per hour incentive pay
  • Free parking
  • $5,000 sign on bonus to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing
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