Full-time, 40 Hours/week Days, 9AM - 530PM Onsite Akron, OH Summary: The Sterile Processing Specialist is certified in the process and is responsible for a combination of the following functions: decontamination, cleaning, assembly and sterilization of all instruments, and inventory control of Sterile Processing and Operating Room [OR] supplies. Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly and sterilization of all instruments and equipment. 2. Responsible for inventory control of Sterile Processing and OR supplies. 3. Must have working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization, and regulatory standards biological monitoring. 4. Ability to operate all sterilization equipment and recognize equipment malfunctions. 5. Follows procedures for ordering and receiving supplies. 6. Participates in educational efforts for the department, unit, and hospital. 7. Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager. 8. Resource to new staff. 9. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience in Sterile Processing is Required. 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. 3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. 2. Certification: CRCST certification required. 3. Years of relevant experience: One (1) year required. 4. Must be a subject matter expert in 2 specialty areas. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf