Sterile Processing Technician - 257555

About the Role: Seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician. This position requires maintaining a clean, compliant central processing area and strictly adhering to sterilization standards, manufacturer instructions, and safety protocols. Type: Full Time Location: On-site in Columbus, OH 43213 Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM Pay: $19-22/hr Qualifications: Experience: 1 year of experience minimum Knows operating room instrumentation and equipment, has familiarity with sterile areas, including use of PPE Has organized in setting up operating room instrument trays Education: High school diploma or equivalent Technical Skills: Operates sterilizers and washers, conducts biological/chemical monitoring, logs results, and handles cycle or indicator failures appropriately Certifications & Knowledge: Sterile Processing Tech certification preferred. Keeps central processing clean, maintains strict separation of clean/dirty zones, and safely transports items in labeled biohazard containers Key Responsibilities: Decontamination & Reprocessing: Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes, and mixes solutions according to manufacturer instructions and industry standards Inspects instruments for damage under magnification, lubricates as needed, verifies working condition, and arranges and wraps trays per policy Equipment Operation & Monitoring: Operates sterilizers and washers, conducts biological/chemical monitoring, logs results, and handles cycle or indicator failures appropriately Labels sterilized items, checks package integrity and expiration dates, maintains tray inventories, and tracks loaned/returned instruments Safely transports biohazardous items in labeled biohazard containers and maintains strict separation of clean/dirty zones Assists with Operating Room turnovers and completes required ongoing education #J-18808-Ljbffr Medix™