Honickman FT Sterile processing technician

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms by managing surgical supplies and instruments. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of sterile items, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have CRCST certification.
• Knowledge of patient-centered care and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical supplies, instruments, scopes, and equipment.
• Perform decontamination, assembly, inspection, and sterilization of items.
• Use Instrument Tracking System for inventory and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Awareness

Education

CRCST Certification

Job description

Honickman FT Sterile Processing Technician

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Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for supporting the operating rooms and other units by managing surgical supplies, instruments, scopes, and equipment. Responsibilities include inventory, decontamination, assembly, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile items in a safe and timely manner. The role may support hospital practices, clinics, and other locations. Candidates must be able to perform all standard sterile processing tasks and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Job Details

Must have CRCST certification. Full-time position at Honickman SPD.

Essential Functions

• Interact professionally with co-workers, visitors, and staff, embodying Jefferson’s values.
• Provide respectful, compassionate, and coordinated care respecting patient preferences, needs, and cultural beliefs.
• Communicate effectively with the interprofessional team, patients, families, and care partners.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and dispense surgical instruments and trays per manufacturer instructions and aseptic techniques.
• Prepare procedural case carts as per campus requirements.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, and ultrasonic equipment following safety protocols.
• Test instruments for integrity and cleanliness before sterilization or disinfection.
• Verify sterilization quality indicators.
• Report equipment issues to SPD leadership.
• Use Instrument Tracking System for inventory and documentation.
• Label items accurately, monitor for outdates and package integrity, and report issues.
• Maintain and distribute medical equipment, including code carts, as required.
• Participate in onboarding new team members.

Competencies

Knowledge of patient-centered care, cultural awareness, and effective communication skills.

Work Shift

Day shift, full-time, regular schedule.

Location

100 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Additional Information

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare system dedicated to high-quality care, community health, education, and research. Jefferson is committed to equal opportunity employment.