Sterile Supply Technician

About the role

Sterile Processing Technicians at TriHealth are the foundation of safe, high-quality patient care. Your work ensures every instrument, tray, and piece of equipment used in our operating rooms and clinical environments meets the highest standards of safety, precision, and readiness. You are a critical partner to our surgical teams and a trusted guardian of patient wellbeing.

Schedule

Full time, day shift.

Incentives & Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement
• PRN positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• Certification in Central Service/Sterile Supply
• Ability 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
• 1–2 years experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Independently decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and sterilizes surgical items and equipment
• Stores and issues supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Uses and mentors new team members in proper sterilization methods for all items being processed; completes sterilization records and processes biologicals according to policy to support the sterilization method used
• Trains new team members in inventory management, including proper storage of supplies, checking for outdates, rotating stock, and placing instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their correct locations while maintaining storage standards
• Trains new team members on how to inspect, assemble, wrap, and properly label instrument sets, trays, and other items for processing according to policy and provided instructions
• Teaches team members how to assemble trays and sets correctly based on provided information and established guidelines
• Trains new team members to inspect all scopes, cords, and power sets for proper functioning, ensuring cords, adapters, and related components are correct and operational
• Teaches proper breakdown and decontamination of instrument sets and case carts according to established procedures and provided information
• Supports ongoing adherence to sterilization, assembly, inspection, and decontamination standards by guiding new team members through proper techniques and policies

Working Conditions

• Climbing – Rarely
• Concentrating – Frequently
• Continuous Learning – Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation – Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds – Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication – Consistently
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Lifting
• Lifting 50+ Lbs – Rarely
• Lifting
• 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