Sterile Processing Tech Overnight Shift

Christiana Care Health Services • Wilmington, DE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment in support of patient safety and clinical care. The technician performs instrument processing in accordance with CBSPD, AAMI, and HSPA standards, manufacturer recommendations, established procedures, and infection-prevention and bloodborne-pathogen safety policies. The role requires knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology, along with participation in ongoing training on sterilization practices.

This position is based in Wilmington and works the overnight shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with weekend and holiday rotation. The technician also maintains equipment and work areas, supports instrument and tray asset management, replenishes sterile storage, prepares operating-room case carts, assists with intern training, and handles appropriate telephone calls.

ChristianaCare lists medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day; generous PTO with a payout option; work/life support including an annual Care.com membership and backup dependent care; tuition assistance for eligible programs; financial wellness and retirement resources; fitness and wellness reimbursement; and employee discounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification from CBSPD or CRCST is required; employees hired before the certification requirement are grandfathered.
• Knowledge and practice consistent with CBSPD, AAMI, and HSPA standards, infection-prevention and bloodborne-pathogen safety policies, aseptic technique, and basic microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and other medical equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and established procedures.
• Assemble, wrap, and label basic and specialty instruments and sets using information in the CensiTrac system for tracking.
• Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash, and process instruments and equipment for decontamination manually and by automated means.
• 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 belonging to or consigned to the facility, following applicable standards.
• Wrap and label stainless steel items.
• Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of departmental sterilization and decontamination equipment according to policy.
• Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
• Fill operating-room case-cart requisitions for scheduled, add-on, and STAT cases with 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day.
• Generous paid time off with a PTO payout option.
• Annual Care.com membership and Care@Work backup dependent care.
• Tuition assistance for eligible degree programs, including prepaid tuition for select nursing programs.
• Retirement planning services, a personal financial mentor, a 403(b), and a defined contribution plan.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, theme parks, sporting events, movie tickets, and more.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

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