Sterile Processing Technician - Nights
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 in a healthcare facility, while following regulatory guidelines and protocols. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position includes training to obtain the required certification; already-certified candidates may have compensation based on related experience. The technician may also act as a preceptor for new employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain CRCST certification through HSPA or certification through CBSPD 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 to remove contaminants and waste matter; operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
- Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
- Act as a preceptor for new employees.
- Inspect supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- 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.
- Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.
Benefits
- $3,000 signing bonus, if eligible.
- 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-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
- Paid time off plan with accelerated 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; 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
