Noncertified Sterile Processing Technician

Join Bethesda North Hospital as a Sterile Processing Technician and play a critical behind-the-scenes role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care. You'll ensure that the instruments, trays, and equipment our surgical teams rely on are properly cleaned, prepared, sterilized, and ready when patients need them most. Whether you're building your career in sterile processing or bringing previous experience to the team, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work with specialized sterilization equipment, and contribute directly to patient safety and successful surgical outcomes. At TriHealth, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values precision, teamwork, continuous learning, and the important impact you make every day

Location:10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule: Part time night shift

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

• PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Able to read, write, speak English and perform simple math operations.
• Ability to provide leadership and to oversee the work of technicians
• Operate hazardous equipment
• Knowledge of microbiology, infection control, Computerized record keeping
• Up to 1 year experience

Job Overview:

Under general supervision, this position decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and assists with sterilization of surgical items and equipment. As well as stores, issues, and distributes medical/surgical supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Must have the knowledge and ability to use specific mechanical equipment, such as, sonic cleaners washer sterilizers, steam sterilizers, EtO sterilizers, Sterrad, and Steris and other specialized equipment. Must have basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and adhere to guidelines

Job Responsibilities:

• Use proper sterilization method for items being processed, complete sterilization records according to policy and process proper biologicals -according to policy- support sterilization method used.
• Performs proper storage of supplies. Checks items for outdates. Ensures proper rotation of stock. Put instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their proper location. Maintain proper storage according to standards.
• Inspects, assembles, wraps and properly labels instrument sets, trays and other items for processing according to policy. Assembles trays according to information provided
• Fills case carts to an acceptable and accurate level according to set standards and information provided. Fills stat case carts within 15 minutes of request
• Conducts decontamination and breakdown of patient equipment, instruments sets and case carts according to set procedure standards and information provided

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently

Pulling - Frequently

Pushing - Frequently

Reaching - Frequently

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer''s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community