Sterile Processing Tech SurgiCenter Full-time DAY shift
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Surgicenter in Newark. The technician processes surgical instruments and equipment to support patient safety and clinical excellence, ensuring items are cleaned, assembled, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with applicable standards, manufacturer recommendations, evidence-based practices, and facility policies. The role requires knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology, and participation in ongoing training on sterilization practices. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekend rotation. The position performs manual and automated decontamination and sterilization work, maintains processing equipment and records, supports inventory and operating-room case carts, and helps orient and train Sterile Processing Interns.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Sterile Processing Technician certification from CBSPD or CRCST; employees hired before the certification requirement are grandfathered.
- Follow CBSPD, AAMI, and HSPA standards and safety policies related to infection prevention and bloodborne pathogens.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology.
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 manufacturer recommendations and established procedures.
- Assemble, wrap, and label basic and specialty instruments and sets using the CensiTrfac system for tracking.
- Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash, and process instruments and equipment for decontamination, manually and with automated equipment.
- Read, interpret, and record sterilization parameters, and complete records of sterilization processes, chemical and biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning.
- Manage and support surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility in accordance with applicable standards.
- Wrap and label stainless steel items.
- Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of departmental sterilization and decontamination equipment.
- 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 required instruments, linens, stainless steel items, and 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.
- Keep the assigned work area clean and organized according to 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 and prepaid tuition for select nursing programs.
- Retirement planning services, a personal financial mentor, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
