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Sterile Processing Technician - 257555

Medix™ · Columbus, OH

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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 43213Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PMPay: $19-22/hr

Qualifications

Experience: 1 year of experience minimumKnows operating room instrumentation and equipment, has familiarity with sterile areas, including use of PPEHas organized in setting up operating room instrument traysEducation: High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Skills

Operates sterilizers and washers, conducts biological/chemical monitoring, logs results, and handles cycle or indicator failures appropriatelyCertifications & 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 standardsInspects instruments for damage under magnification, lubricates as needed, verifies working condition, and arranges and wraps trays per policyEquipment Operation & Monitoring: Operates sterilizers and washers, conducts biological/chemical monitoring, logs results, and handles cycle or indicator failures appropriatelyLabels sterilized items, checks package integrity and expiration dates, maintains tray inventories, and tracks loaned/returned instrumentsSafely transports biohazardous items in labeled biohazard containers and maintains strict separation of clean/dirty zonesAssists with Operating Room turnovers and completes required ongoing education