Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. This role ensures the proper functionality and sterility of these items to prevent infection within a healthcare facility, adhering to strict guidelines and protocols established by regulatory agencies. The position involves collecting used equipment, manually cleaning supplies, operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, preparing and packing supplies for sterilization, and meticulously examining supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized. Additionally, the technician will test and report any issues with sterilization equipment, prepare and deliver necessary equipment for procedures, maintain records of sterilization procedures and equipment maintenance, and manage inventory, including reordering supplies and checking expiration dates. This role is typically performed in a clinical environment and requires adherence to all organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Sterile Processing Technician within 18 months - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Communication
Infection Control
Mathematics
Multitasking
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Mentoring Skills

Responsibilities

Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
Acts as a preceptor new employees.
Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.