Night Shift Sterile Processing Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join Lehigh Valley Hospital– Cedar Crest in Allentown for a night-shift role (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend and holiday rotations. The position requires decontamination, tray preparation, and sterilization of instruments using steam and Sterrad equipment according to strict procedures.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, strong reading and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Reading comprehension and able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to function efficiently in a changing and stressful environment; conscientious with regard to detail and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Prepares trays of surgical instruments and packs.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilizers per departmental procedures and instructions.
• Gives verbal report to appropriate person on following shift; completes written shift report.
• Demonstrates good aseptic technique and infection control practices.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

CSPDT certification (within 1.5 years)

CRCST certification (within 1.5 years)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join Lehigh Valley Hospital– Cedar Crest in Allentown for a night-shift role (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend and holiday rotations. The position requires decontamination, tray preparation, and sterilization of instruments using steam and Sterrad equipment according to strict procedures.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, strong reading and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.