Sterile Processing Technician - Days

Geisinger • State College, PA

1d • Onsite

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. This role ensures the proper functionality and sterility of these items to prevent infection within a healthcare facility, adhering to strict guidelines and protocols established by regulatory agencies. The position involves collecting used and contaminated equipment, manually cleaning supplies, operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, and meticulously examining supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized. The technician will also test and report any issues with sterilization equipment, prepare and deliver necessary equipment for medical procedures, and maintain records of sterilization procedures and equipment maintenance. This role is typically performed in a clinical environment and requires accountability for all job-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• CRCST certification required within 18 months of hire, or must meet state grandfathering guidelines.
• Infection Control
• Mathematics
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Related work experience

Responsibilities

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Acts as a preceptor new employees.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• adoption assistance
• fertility assistance
• parental leave pay
• military leave pay
• free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

What This Job Offers

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