What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Supply Technician 2 position at The Ohio State University?
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Job Title: Sterile Supply Technician 2 Department: University Hospital | Off Site Central Sterile Supply SCOPE OF POSITION The Sterile Supply Technician II functions as an integral member of the Central Sterile Supply team in assuring the safe and accurate supply of operative instrumentation to the health care team members within the Department of Perioperative Services and other departments requiring instrument processing. POSITION SUMMARY The Sterile Supply Technician II receives, inspects, sorts, decontaminates, re-builds sets, wraps instruments, sterilizes, and delivers surgical instrumentation for operative and invasive procedures for the Department of Perioperative Services and other departments requiring sterile instrument processing. This person is responsible for the decontamination of surgical instruments, utensils and other surgical items, preparation & packing, processing sterile stores & other miscellaneous duties. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS For Hire: High school graduate or G.E.D. Previous experience in a relevant care setting and graduation from an approved instrument processing training program is preferred. On-going: Maintains knowledge related to sterile processing issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrates competence in essential job functions. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write simple sentences; 1 course or 3 months experience in maintenance of surgical instruments and 1 course or 3 months experience in sterilizing techniques; or at least 4 months as Sterile Supply Technician 1 Additional Information: Location: Central Sterile Supply (1029) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. 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