Sterile Processing Technician-Mount Carmel St. Ann's

Instrument Technician Non-Certified

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Evening Shift

Position Purpose: In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Instrument Technician Non-Certified is responsible for the reprocessing of reusable general hospital and surgical equipment and supplies to include advanced surgical instruments and laparoscopic instruments, Orthopedic specialty, and case carts.

What you will do:

• Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.
• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.
• (For patient care providers) Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program.
• Performs decontamination process procedures.
• Performs assembly process and procedures.
• Performs sterilization process and procedures.
• Performs sterile storage and inventory control process procedures.
• Performs case cart preparation process utilizing appropriate pick sheets/preference cards.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs above duties independently in multiple specialties.
• Works proficiently without direct supervision.
• Informs immediate supervisor or in-charge tech of inventory shortages and missing instrumentation.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Prioritizes workload.
• Identifies various surgical instrumentation accurately.
• Responsible for using proper packaging and processing techniques.
• Communicates back-order information and facilities appropriate substitutions.
• Responsible for Proper Quality Assurance Documentation.
• Participates in and fosters a performance improvement approach that includes both intra-departmental and interdepartmental activities.
• Responsible for compliance with Organizational Integrity through raising questions and promptly reporting actual or potential wrongdoing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent
• License / Certification: N/A
• Experience: Preferred, but not required
• Effective Communication Skills
• Effective mathematical skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and willingness to participate in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America's Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Legal Info:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.