Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Prentiss OR

University Hospitals
Cleveland, Ohio
Part Time

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Position Details

Full Time 40hrs
Evening Shift
Working rotating weekends and holidays required
Day Shift training to start required
Competitive hourly rate + $2.00 per hour incentive pay
Free parking

University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus, minus applicable taxes, for full ti me certified s terile processing technicians hired externally!

A Brief 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
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.

High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
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)