Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Orwigsburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician retrieves, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical devices, equipment, procedure trays and supplies used in the care of patients. This role is a Per Diem position and will require inclusion in the weekend/holiday on-call rotation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• SPD certification is required within 18 months of hire.
• On-the-job training with 8 weeks minimum concentrated orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, sorts and decontaminates used materials, instruments, medical devices and equipment from various departments according to established procedures.
• Performs quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
• Performs high level disinfection (HLD) on items that cannot be sterilized.
• Assembles and wraps items in correct packaging material in preparation for sterilization.
• Sterilizes wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO.
• Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED