Sterile Processing Technician - Nights
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for processing reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment to ensure they are clean, functional, and sterile and to help prevent infection in a healthcare facility. The work includes collecting contaminated items, decontaminating and inspecting them, preparing and packaging them for sterilization, operating sterilization equipment, and organizing and distributing equipment for clinical use. The position follows applicable regulatory guidelines and organizational policies and procedures. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This is a full-time night position scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week, at Geisinger Community Medical Center. A high school diploma or GED is required. HSPA or CBSPD sterile processing certification is required within 18 months of hire, unless the employee meets state grandfathering guidelines. Training is provided to obtain the certification. A $3,000 signing bonus may be available if eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) certification within 18 months of hire, unless state grandfathering guidelines are met.
- Skills in infection control, mathematics, multitasking, and teamwork.
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 pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
- Test sterilization equipment and report issues or problems.
- Sterilize, prepare, wrap, and organize equipment into instrument trays for medical procedures.
- Prepare and deliver 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.
- Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
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 an employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with an automatic Geisinger contribution.
- Paid time off plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
- 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 care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
- Potential $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
