Sterile Processing Technician Level I Evenings

Job Description - Sterile Processing Technician Level I Evenings (25000D08)

$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 working experience.

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.

• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distributes 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

• 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)
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)

• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and 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)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)

• 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)