Sterile Processing Technician - Nights
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. The role ensures equipment is functional and sterile to help prevent infection, following applicable regulatory guidelines and protocols. Work is performed in a clinical environment, and the technician must satisfy position-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures. Training is provided to obtain the required certification. The full-time schedule is nights, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., at Geisinger Community Medical Center. A $3,000 signing bonus is available if eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- CRCST certification through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire, unless state grandfathering guidelines are met.
- Skills in infection control, mathematics, multitasking, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Related work experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
- Manually clean supplies, remove waste matter, and operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
- Inspect supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Prepare and package decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment; test it and report issues or problems.
- Sterilize, prepare, wrap, and organize equipment into instrument trays for medical procedures.
- Prepare and deliver necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
- Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
- Control inventory, reorder supplies, and check expiration dates.
- Act as a preceptor for new employees.
Benefits
- Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, starting on day one.
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
- Paid time off plan with accrual.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
- Adoption and fertility assistance.
- Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
- $3,000 signing bonus, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
