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At TriHealth, Sterile Processing Technicians 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.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule: Part time, day shift

Incentives & Benefits: 

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Able 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
• Up to 1 year experience

Job Overview:

Under general supervision, this position decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and assists with sterilization of surgical items and equipment. As well as stores, issues, and distributes medical/surgical supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Must have the knowledge and ability to use specific mechanical equipment, such as, sonic cleaners washer sterilizers, steam sterilizers, EtO sterilizers, Sterrad, and Steris and other specialized equipment. Must have basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and adhere to guidelines

Job Responsibilities:

• Use proper sterilization methods for items being processed and complete sterilization records according to policy, including processing proper biologicals.
• Support and follow the required sterilization methods in alignment with established policies.
• Store supplies properly, check items for outdates, and ensure correct stock rotation.
• Place instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their designated locations while maintaining proper storage standards.
• Inspect, assemble, wrap, and label instrument sets, trays, and items for processing according to policy and provided guidelines.
• Assemble trays accurately using the information provided for each set.
• Fill case carts accurately according to standards and complete STAT case carts within 15 minutes of request.
• Conduct decontamination and breakdown of patient equipment, instrument sets, and case carts according to established procedures and provided instructions.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently

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

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community