JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Instrumentation - Using manual or mechanical means, cleans a variety of equipment and instruments at the appropriate level for patient care. Stores or assembles instruments into trays and case carts for distribution.
Sterile Processing - Uses defined processes to disinfect and/or sterilize equipment and instruments according to the type of equipment and the manufacturer's instructions for use. May inspect, assemble and/or test equipment prior to storage or transportation.
Equipment Management - Accurately maintains documentation and ensures equipment is appropriately processed to ensure timely availability. Records and reports malfunctioning equipment and damaged instrumentation, scopes and endoscopes, and other supplies.
Operational Leadership - Assist and lead the direction of the shift to ensure efficiency of daily workflow. Ensures adequate levels of inventory are maintained and available for use. Regularly functions as a preceptor and a resource for other Technicians.
Staff Leadership - Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Leads projects, process improvements and quality assurance efforts, developing corrective action plans and ensuring compliance and readiness plans are current. Creates daily assignments for SPD staff. Responsible for timekeeping.
Performs high level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of equipment and instruments for clinical and surgical procedures according to designated processing team.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Certification as either Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST), OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) is required
Additional certification that includes one or more of Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), OR Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) is preferred
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Sterile Procedure & Distrib
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
0.8
Weekly Hours
32
*Expected Starting Pay Range
$22.18 - $27.73
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions. It is the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and trains more than 600 residents and clinical fellows each year. Cincinnati Children’s is a force in pediatric research and offers some of the best research-based education and training programs in the nation.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
