Sterile Processing Technician - Nights

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. The role ensures equipment is functional and sterile to help prevent infection, following applicable regulatory guidelines and protocols. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The technician is accountable for role-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures; additional department-specific orientation competencies may also be essential.

This is a full-time night position, scheduled 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for 40 hours per week. Training is provided to help obtain the required certification. A $3,000 signing bonus is available if eligible. Compensation for already-certified applicants is based on related experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Obtain CRCST certification through HSPA or CBSPD within 18 months of hire, or meet state grandfathering guidelines. Training is provided to obtain the required certification.
• Skills in infection control, mathematics, multitasking, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Related work experience is preferred.

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 it 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

• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices and 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-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
• Paid time off plan with accrual.
• 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; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

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