Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•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 technician will collect used and contaminated equipment, manually clean supplies, operate and maintain decontamination and sterilization equipment, and meticulously examine supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized. They will also maintain records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, and inventory control. This position typically performs work in a clinical environment and is accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
CRCST certification required within 18 months of hire, or must meet state grandfathering guidelines.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician within 18 months - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Infection Control
Mathematics
Multitasking
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Already CRCST Certified? We value your expertise! Our compensation is based on your experience.
Not already certified? TRAINING PROVIDED to obtain the required certification!

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.

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.
Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.