Job Description

Description

Hours

Full Time 40hrs Day Shift Rotating weekends and holidays required Competitive hourly rate +

$2.00 per hour

incentive pay

University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for external applicants who are

certified

in sterile processing. A $3,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of

6

months of working experience.

A Brief Overview

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.

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 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

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required) Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)

Work Experience

Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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)

Licenses and Certifications

Effective June 1, 2025 - all non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians system wide will have one year to become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM and must maintain certification thereafter. (Required)

Physical Demands

Standing Constantly Walking Constantly Sitting Rarely Lifting Constantly up to 50 lbs Carrying Constantly up to 50 lbs Pushing Constantly up to 50 lbs Pulling Constantly up to 50 lbs Climbing Constantly up to 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

Travel Requirements

* 10%