Entry-Level Sterile Processing Tech - OR Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Located in Philadelphia, you will be a vital part of the PeriOperative Services team, ensuring instruments are prepared accurately for scheduled procedures.

Minimum high school diploma with 0–1 year instrument processing experience. CRST certification or CRCST to be obtained within 18 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year instrument processing experience preferred.
• Certification/CRCST to be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST) is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instruments, linens, and identifies items in need of repairs.
• Follows OR priority list and requests for required instruments.
• Operates instrument tracking software; produces at least 15 instrument sets daily.
• Documents processed materials not tracked by the electronic system.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the team and supports department goals.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument decontamination

Documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED

CRCST in 18 months

CRST certification

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Located in Philadelphia, you will be a vital part of the PeriOperative Services team, ensuring instruments are prepared accurately for scheduled procedures.

Minimum high school diploma with 0–1 year instrument processing experience. CRST certification or CRCST to be obtained within 18 months of hire is required.