Sterile Processing Technician - (2600084F)
Position DetailsFull TimeEvening ShiftWorking rotating weekends and holidays requiredDay Shift training to start requiredLocation: St John Medical Center in Westlake, OHFor 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 sterile processing experience. A $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.
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 procedurePrepares reusable patient care items for sterilizationSterilization using appropriate sterilization methodsPicks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and suppliesParticipates as a productive member of the O.R. processing teamMaintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workersParticipates as a productive member of the perioperative process teamAdditional 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.
High School Equivalent / GED (Required)Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)Work Experience
Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)Attention to details. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
Certification through CBSPD or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is preferred.In support of UH's organizational goal to maintain a highly qualified sterile processing workforce, non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians are expected to actively pursue certification within one year of hire and maintain certification once obtained. UH supports certification attainment by providing educational resources, certification preparation assistance, and reimbursement for certification exam fees in accordance with organizational guidelines Physical Demands
Standing ConstantlyWalking ConstantlySitting RarelyLifting Constantly up to 50 lbsCarrying Constantly up to 50 lbsPushing Constantly up to 50 lbsPulling Constantly up to 50 lbsClimbing Constantly up to 50 lbsBalancing ConstantlyStooping ConstantlyKneeling ConstantlyCrouching ConstantlyCrawling ConstantlyReaching ConstantlyHandling ConstantlyGrasping ConstantlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing FrequentlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements
10%
: United States-Ohio-Westlake
29000 Center Ridge Road
29000 Center Ridge Road
Westlake 44145
: Technician / Patient Care
: St._John_Medical_Center
: Full-time
: Regular - ShiftEvenings
: Standard
: Entry Level
: No
Remote Work: No
: Sep 12, 2026, 4:00:00 AM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
