Sterile Processing Technician Specialist - Overnight

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full Time Night; REQUIRES: 2-years sterile processing experience, Active Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST), AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire Job Duties: Responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring their proper functionality and sterility to prevent infection within a healthcare facility, adhering to strict guidelines and protocols established by regulatory agencies. Work in conjunction with the Educator to provide additional training and support to employees. Performs duties as a preceptor and educator. Serves as support for new employees. Provides small group in-services and informal educational displays in the department. Assumes duties as mentor. Works with department management and educator to review and revise tech orientation program, as necessary. Helps coordinate activities with surgical pods, other teams, and departments. Facilitates effective communication between surgical pod special needs and the Central Sterile department. Evaluates operations and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Serves on department and hospital committees as requested. Takes lead on special projects as assigned. Performs all duties of a Sterile Processing Tech. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: Caring for your health and well-being. Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Requirements

2-years sterile processing experience
Active Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST)
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Medical Devices And Tools
Mentoring Skills
Organizing
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork
Working Independently

Responsibilities

Responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring their proper functionality and sterility to prevent infection within a healthcare facility, adhering to strict guidelines and protocols established by regulatory agencies.
Work in conjunction with the Educator to provide additional training and support to employees.
Performs duties as a preceptor and educator.
Serves as support for new employees.
Provides small group in-services and informal educational displays in the department.
Assumes duties as mentor.
Works with department management and educator to review and revise tech orientation program, as necessary.
Helps coordinate activities with surgical pods, other teams, and departments.
Facilitates effective communication between surgical pod special needs and the Central Sterile department.
Evaluates operations and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Serves on department and hospital committees as requested.
Takes lead on special projects as assigned.
Performs all duties of a Sterile Processing Tech.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners