Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, PA

21h

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I provides quality-processed materials and equipment to support safe patient care. The technician follows standard work in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage, using instrument and equipment manufacturers’ instructions for use when necessary. The role requires effective communication and collaboration, sound time management and prioritization, and maintaining competency in standard work and key processes. The technician applies infection-prevention principles, helps maintain a clean and safe work environment, uses proper body mechanics, and protects patient privacy while following hospital and department policies. The position is full-time. A high school education or GED is required. The employee must become central sterile processing certified within 18 months of hire to maintain employment.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Must become central sterile processing certified within 18 months of hire to maintain employment.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of medical staff.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the medical/surgical field or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard work in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage to properly handle instruments and equipment.
• Use instrument and equipment manufacturers’ instructions for use when necessary.
• Communicate and collaborate with departmental staff and other units, representing the department and hospital professionally and courteously.
• Attend and participate in departmental in-services, huddles, and meetings.
• Understand key quality measures and participate in problem-solving and performance-improvement activities.
• Assist with orientation of new employees when necessary.
• Demonstrate effective time management, flexibility, prioritization, and critical thinking in performing duties.
• Maintain knowledge and competency of standard work and key work processes.
• Apply principles of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, and disease transmission to promote an infection-free environment.
• Use proper body mechanics when moving or transferring items to prevent injury.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Protect patient privacy and follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED