Sterile Processing Assistant- Part Time Hours

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health is seeking a part-time Sterile Processing team member to transport and deliver sterile instruments across OR, Vascular, Cath Lab, LDRP, IRAD and ER areas. The role ensures instruments are cleaned, counted, and prepared for procedures, supporting patient care and operating room readiness.

HS Diploma or GED is required, and the position emphasizes safe handling, teamwork, and adherence to department standards within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/ GED required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports instruments/trays in a timely manner.
• Delivers and retrieves instruments/trays from procedural areas within given timeframes.
• Checks surgical instruments to ensure they are clean and properly prepared.
• Operates instrument washers and cart washing equipment.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supports sterile processing needs.

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health

Department: Sterile Processing

Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours: Regular Part Time

Job Summary:

Transport soiled instruments from all areas of hospital (OR, VASC & CATH LAB, LDRP, IRAD and ER) as well as responsible for delivering sterile instruments to all these areas as well.

Accountabilities

• 1. Safely transports instruments/trays/supplies in a timely manner
• Delivers and retrieves instruments/trays from procedural areas within given timeframes
• Checks surgical instruments being retrieved from the procedural areas to ensure instruments are wiped free of blood and enzymatic solution has been applied
• Understands the needs and expectations of sterile processing and procedural areas
• 2. Demonstrates basic knowledge of sterile instrumentation process
• Has an overall understanding of the various areas of the department and the standards/rules that apply
• Demonstrates knowledge in identification of sterilized vs non-sterilized instruments
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in operating of instrument washers and cart washing equipment.
• 3. Demonstrates Safe handling techniques and follows necessary precautions
• Demonstrates safe handling of equipment in order to protect him/herself and others.
• Transports trays/instruments utilizing proper precautions.
• 4. Demonstrates positive and effective communication skills
• Contributes to a Cohesive and productive environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in order to prioritize assignments
• Seeks supervision and clarification of performance when appropriate
• Utilizes effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others including vendors and other associates
• Demonstrates initiative in completion of assigned work
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/ GED Required

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.