Overnight Sterile Processing Tech-Critical Instrument Care

ChristianaCare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO with payout option

Care@Work backup dependent care

Tuition assistance for eligible degree

Retirement planning services (403(b) &

Fitness and wellness reimbursement

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Wilmington is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I (CRCST or CSPDT) for overnight shifts 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. You will clean, assemble, sterilize surgical instruments and support instrument processing to ensure patient safety.

The role follows CBSPD, AAMI and HSPA standards, with training to stay current on sterilization practices. The department emphasizes aseptic technique, infection prevention, and quality records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Sterile Processing Technician CBSPD/CRCST certification is required.
• Individuals employed prior to requirements will be grandfathered.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer’s recommendations and established procedure.
• Assemble, wrap and label basic and especially specialty instruments and sets according to information in the CensiTrfac system for tracking purposes.
• Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
• Reads, interprets, and records sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanism and completes records of sterilization process, chemical/biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning.
• Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
• Wrap and label stainless steel items.
• Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all departmental equipment per policies for multiple sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
• Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases, add‑on cases and STAT cases with instruments, linen, stainless steel items, soft good supplies, etc.
• Unload washer‑disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas.
• Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and organized manner following written departmental housekeeping policy.
• Answer telephone calls as appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CBSPD/CRCST certification

Job description

ChristianaCare in Wilmington is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I (CRCST or CSPDT) for overnight shifts 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. You will clean, assemble, sterilize surgical instruments and support instrument processing to ensure patient safety.

The role follows CBSPD, AAMI and HSPA standards, with training to stay current on sterilization practices. The department emphasizes aseptic technique, infection prevention, and quality records.