Evening Sterile Processing Tech — Impactful Healthcare Role

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, sterilization, packaging and processing of surgical instruments in accordance with approved procedures and safety standards. You will operate steam and sterilizers, maintain aseptic technique, and provide shift reports while supporting a clean, safe environment for patient care.

This is an onsite evening shift at Muhlenberg.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Reading, comprehension skills, and able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to function efficiently in a changing and stressful environment.
• Must be conscientious with regard to detail and techniques.
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech - State of Pennsylvania Within 1.5 Years or CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician IAHCSMM - State of Pennsylvania Within 1.5 Years

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner
• Prepares Trays of surgical instruments and packs.
• Operates steam and sterrad sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures, and manufacturing instructions.
• Gives verbal report to appropriate person on following shift.
• Completes written departmental shift report.
• Demonstrates good aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Attends inservice and educational programs as required.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, sterilization, packaging and processing of surgical instruments in accordance with approved procedures and safety standards. You will operate steam and sterilizers, maintain aseptic technique, and provide shift reports while supporting a clean, safe environment for patient care.

This is an onsite evening shift at Muhlenberg.