Sterile Processing Technician - Nights
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. The role ensures equipment is functional and sterile to help prevent infection in a healthcare facility, following applicable regulatory guidelines and protocols. 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 weekly hours. Training is provided to help employees obtain the required certification. Certified applicants may have compensation based on related experience. A $3,000 signing bonus is available if eligible. The employee is accountable for satisfying job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. The listed duties represent typical elements of the role; additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation are also considered essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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, or meet state grandfathering guidelines.
- 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.
- Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
- Act as a preceptor for new employees.
- Examine supplies carefully to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Test sterilization equipment and report any 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.
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 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 with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
