Mercy Health BSMH·Mason, Ohio
The technician is responsible for inspecting, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and patient care equipment. They must also maintain accurate inventory levels and document quality control activities according to established safety and infection control standards.
Kings Mills Hospital Sterile Processing Technician Certified Shift - Afternoons/Evenings Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and processes patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
They will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice.
Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.
Essential Functions: Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.
Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines.
Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels.
Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management.
Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind.
Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.
Identifies and resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials, including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as sterile product identification.
Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors, steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility specific equipment and instrumentation.
Identifies surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty: General, Gynecological, Robotic, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurological, Vascular, Obstetrical, Urological, etcetera.
Including functionality testing, assembly and disassembly as required according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.
Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and hold a valid certification such as CRCST, HSPA, or CBSPD. Recent experience in a surgical setting is preferred, along with the ability to work independently and follow strict aseptic protocols.
Market context
Ohio hospitals and surgical centers continue to need certified sterile processing technicians who can keep instruments ready for procedures and maintain strict aseptic standards. This role is competitive because employers often prefer recent surgical setting experience and certification such as CRCST, HSPA, or CBSPD, along with the ability to work independently. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification and highlight any OR or sterile processing experience in your application.