Sterile Processing Tech Evening Shift
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to clean, assemble, package, and sterilize instruments and equipment in accordance with current CBSPD, AAMI, and HSPA standards. The technician is responsible for maintaining personal and workplace safety, following facility safety procedures—including those related to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases—and keeping knowledge current on aseptic techniques, basic microbiology, and developments in sterilization and sterile supply practices. The role is based in Newark and works the evening shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation. A CBSPD or CRCST certification is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Sterile Processing Technician certification from CBSPD or CRCST is required; individuals employed before the certification requirements were introduced will be grandfathered.
- Experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
Responsibilities
- Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and other medical equipment according to established policies and procedures.
- Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices according to manufacturer recommendations and established procedures.
- Assemble, wrap, and label basic and specialty instruments and sets using information in the CensiTrfac tracking system.
- Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash, and process instruments and equipment for decontamination, both manually and by automated methods.
- Read, interpret, and record sterilization parameters and complete records of sterilization processes, chemical and biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning.
- Provide asset management and support for surgical instruments and trays owned by or consigned to the facility, in accordance with applicable standards.
- Wrap and label stainless steel items.
- Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of departmental sterilization and decontamination equipment.
- Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
- Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled, add-on, and STAT cases with the required instruments and supplies.
- Unload washer-disinfector racks and place decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items in designated areas.
- Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns.
- Maintain an assigned work area in a clean and organized manner according to departmental housekeeping policy.
- Answer telephone calls as appropriate.
- Attend training in new and improved sterilization practices and relevant developments in microbiology, bacteriology, and therapeutic practices.
- Perform other duties as required by the department.
Benefits
- Annual Care.com membership and access to backup dependent care through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and a financial mentor.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and other offerings.
- Tuition assistance for degree programs; prepayment is available for some nursing programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available on the first day of employment.
- 403(b) retirement plan and a defined contribution plan.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
