Tech Sterile Processing Tech

Job Title

• Sterile Processing Technician

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, 2nd shift (Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), with occasional scheduled holidays; generally 5 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Decontaminate all surgical items including drills, Da Vinci instruments, scopes
• Assemble instruments across various service lines such as Trauma, loaners, and peel packaging
• Operate sterilization processes using Sterrad and steam sterilizers
• Perform HLD (High-Level Disinfection) and scope reprocessing
• Manage sterile storage and inventory
• Serve as an OR liaison to ensure smooth department operations
• Utilize Censitrac tracking system for instrument management

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a busy hospital or surgical sterile processing department equivalent to OSU
• Certification through CBSPD or CRCST (via HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM)
• Experience with decontamination, sterilization, and scope reprocessing
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment (Sterrad, steam sterilizers)
• Ability to handle HLD and scope procedures, sterile storage, and inventory management
• Familiarity with Censitrac or similar tracking systems
• Valid state license (for RNs) or applicable certifications for technicians

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a Level One trauma center or similar high-volume facility
• Ability to float to different locations within the hospital system if needed
• Strong understanding of OR workflows and instrumentation
• Familiarity with credentialing and fingerprinting procedures for healthcare compliance

Why Join Us

• Join a reputable, high-volume trauma hospital committed to patient safety and quality care
• Be part of a dedicated team supporting surgical and clinical excellence