Central Processing Department (CPD) Technician | Per Diem

Wills Eye Hospital•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wills Eye Hospital is hiring a per-diem Central Processing Department (CPD) Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The technician prepares surgical instruments and supplies for use, cleans and decontaminates medical devices, applies proper sterilization techniques, and maintains quality controls for sterilizing equipment and supplies in accordance with recommended practices and guidelines. The role helps prevent infection and ensures surgical instruments are accurately prepared and sterile before surgery. The technician manages the cleanliness of soiled utility, clean utility, and sterile storage areas, and supports patients, providers, and clinical teams in delivering high-quality ophthalmic care. The position requires adaptability, flexibility, accountability, clear communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to perform qualified duties in other hospital areas as needed. Wills Eye describes itself as a nationally recognized leader in ophthalmology and vision care, with a collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment, advanced technology, specialized care teams, and opportunities for training, certification, and career growth. The hospital states that it does not offer remote positions.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Completion of a nationally recognized sterile processing program.
Sterile Processing Certification.
One year of clinical experience.
Adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when job descriptions or responsibilities change.
Ability to work as part of a team and communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

Three years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies.
Clean instruments and other medical devices in preparation for sterilization.
Apply proper sterilization techniques.
Maintain instruments for sterilization according to recommended practices and ensure safe decontamination of equipment and instrumentation.
Ensure surgical instruments are sterile before surgery.
Inspect instrument trays for completeness and replace surgical materials as needed.
Notify designated personnel about instruments needing repair, instrument shortages, or problems with surgical materials or instruments.
Maintain the cleanliness of soiled utility, clean utility, and sterile storage areas.
Perform qualified duties in other areas of the hospital as needed.