Sterile Processing Core Technician (SPD)

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more u2013 in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: SPD Core Tech - Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm This is a skilled liaison position requiring more knowledge, critical thinking/judgment and communication skills to provide improved services to our surgeons and patients. Providing appropriate instrumentation by proactively collaborating with the OR staff, vendors, and SPD staff, thus improving the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, increasing customer satisfaction and reducing patient delays or cancellations. Responsibilities And Duties: u2022 Collaborate with instrument vendors to understand needs for upcoming cases and coordinate SPD processes to ensure instruments are available u2022 Coordinate and communicate schedule changes between the OR and sterile processing. Expedite the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of priority trays. Communicate with Team Leads and OR Leads the status of needed trays. u2022 Review pick tickets daily for next dayu2019s cases to ensure all needs can be met without interruption of service. u2022 Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments. This can be done via mechanical or handwashing methods, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety standards. u2022 Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means. This includes appropriate documentation, storage and transportation. Must have a thorough understanding of the sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, as well as the proper use and interpretation of the biological monitoring system. u2022 Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation. Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request. u2022 Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages. u2022 Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN. u2022 Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED (Required)IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material management - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Additional Job Description: Certified through the International Association of Healthcare Central service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or obtain Certification within 90 days. Instrumentation and procedural knowledge 3 -4 years of sped Experience Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p Weekend on-call required Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Sterile Processing Join us ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Created: 2026-02-27