University Hospitals

Sterile Processing Technician Level I - (24000AY9)

Description

$5,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and certified in sterile processing. $3,000 sign-on bonus for an external applicant that is non-certified but has a minimum of 6 months experience.

Position Summary/Essential Duties:

The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Specific job duties include:

• 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
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers

Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

• This position is for 10 hour shifts 4 days a week from 8:30am-7:00pm

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.

Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:

National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification required through CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years of hire.

Experience & Knowledge:

Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred. Basic medical terminology preferred.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Constantly 50 lbs
• Carrying Constantly 50 lbs
• Pushing Constantly 50 lbs
• Pulling Constantly 50 lbs
• Climbing Constantly 50 lbs
• Balancing Constantly
• Stooping Constantly
• Kneeling Constantly
• Crouching Constantly
• Crawling Constantly
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Primary Location

: United States-Ohio-Geneva

Work Locations

:

870 West Main Street

870 West Main Street

Geneva 44041

Job

: Technician / Patient Care

Organization

: Geneva_Medical_Center

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular - ShiftRotating Day/Evening

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Entry Level

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Remote Work: No

Job Posting

: Apr 28, 2025, 2:44:29 PM

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