Description $5,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and certified in sterile processing. $3,000 sign-on bonus for an external applicant that is non-certified but has a minimum of 6 months experience. Position Summary/Essential Duties: The Sterile Processing Technician - Certified role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Specific job duties include: Performs decontamination procedure Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team Required For All Jobs 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. Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity