Sterile Processing Tech Overnight Shift

ChristianaCare • Wilmington, DE

6d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in support of patient safety and clinical excellence. The role processes instruments in compliance with CBSPD, AAMI, and HSPA standards and follows evidence-based practices and safety policies related to infection prevention and bloodborne pathogens. Technicians maintain knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology and participate in ongoing training to stay current with sterilization practices.

This position is based in Wilmington and works overnight from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with weekend and holiday rotation required. The position is Sterile Processing Tech I and requires a CBSPD or CRCST certification (the posting also names CSPDT in the role details).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification from CBSPD or CRCST is required; employees hired before the requirement may be grandfathered.
• Work overnight from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and other medical equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices according to manufacturers’ recommendations and established procedures.
• Assemble, wrap, and label basic and specialty instruments and sets according to information in the CensiTrfac system for tracking.
• Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash, and process instruments and equipment for decontamination, manually and by automated means.
• Read, interpret, and record sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanisms, and complete records of sterilization processes, chemical and biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning.
• Provide asset management and support for surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with applicable Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards.
• Wrap and label stainless steel items.
• Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of departmental sterilization and decontamination equipment according to policies.
• Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
• Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next-day, add-on, and STAT cases with instruments, linen, stainless steel items, and soft good supplies.
• Unload washer-disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place them in designated areas.
• Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns.
• Maintain an assigned work area in a clean and organized manner according to the written departmental housekeeping policy.
• Answer telephone calls as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day.
• Generous paid time off with a PTO payout option.
• Annual Care.com membership and Care@Work backup dependent care.
• Tuition assistance for eligible degree programs, with prepaid tuition for select nursing programs.
• Retirement planning services, a personal financial mentor, and two retirement options: a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, theme parks, sporting events, movie tickets, and more.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED