Sterile Processing Technician - Days
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. The role ensures equipment is functional and sterile to help prevent infection, following regulatory guidelines and established protocols. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the employee must comply with organization policies and job-specific obligations. The role also includes acting as a preceptor for new employees. This is a full-time day position, scheduled for 40 hours per week from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $1,500 signing bonus may be available to eligible hires. Geisinger provides training for employees who are not yet certified. CRCST certification is required within 18 months of hire, unless the employee meets applicable state grandfathering guidelines. Compensation for candidates who already hold CRCST certification is based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain Certified Sterile Processing Technician certification within 18 months of hire through HSPA or CBSPD, 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 and remove contaminants and waste matter; operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
- Inspect supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Operate and monitor sterilization equipment; test 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.
Benefits
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits 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 and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
- Paid time off accrual plan.
- 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; free 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.
- $1,500 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
