Sterile Processing Technician

Position Details - Full-Time 40hrs - Evening Shift - Working rotating weekends and holidays required - Day shift training required for a couple of months Location: Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH Certification assistance available for non-certified hires! For full time positions, University Hospitals is offering a $3,000 sign on bonus to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of 6 months of working experience. A $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing. A Brief Overview 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. What You Will Do - Performs decontamination procedure - Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization - Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods - Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute 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 Additional Responsibilities - 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. Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity