Sterile Processing Department Technician & OR Case Picker

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is hiring a Sterile Processing Department Technician responsible for the collection, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical supplies. This role requires attention to detail and effective communication with various departments.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, and a completion of a sterilization/processing course is required. Certifications such as CBSPD or CRCST are needed. Join our dynamic team dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have CBSPD or CRCST certification.
• Obtaining certification within one year of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, prepare, assemble, sterilize, and dispense surgical instruments.
• Maintain communication with customer departments regarding supply requests.
• Operate sterilization equipment and document supply levels.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Completion of sterilization/processing course

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician carries out the safe collection of used medical equipment and instrumentation followed by decontamination, sterilization, assembling and testing as required. The SPD Technician is responsible for documentation, maintenance and distribution of medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Employee disassembles, cleans, inspects, prepares, assembles, sterilizes and dispenses surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for the Operating Room, Delivery Room, nursing units, and all other ancillary departments, according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
• Assists in the process of providing customer departments with appropriate sterile supply inventory.
• Maintains communication with customer departments regarding requests and delivery of sterile supplies.
• Decontaminates, prepares, processes, and sterilizes surgical and procedure instrumentation, trays and sets for the Operating Room, Labor and Delivery Room, nursing care areas, and all other ancillary departments utilizing the established infection control guidelines and appropriate methodology and techniques.
• Operates the instrumentation washers, ultra-sonic equipment, and sterilizers (steam, plasma) in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Responsible for dispensing and delivery of sterilized instruments and trays to the customer units and areas.
• Audits supplies and inventory levels and notifies the Lead SPD Technician/ Clinical Manager when levels are low.
• Assist in processing orders for supplies maintained from the Storeroom.
• Employee is responsible for unpacking and stocking the supplies on the shelves and storage areas.
• Develops own knowledge via practice, observation, and attending continuing education programs. Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.
• Supports the following organizational programs: SCIP, iCare Values, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification, Nursing Councils, and supports Magnet. Performs job duties in accordance with these standards.
• Maintains work area and equipment in working order. Uses equipment appropriately, follows department policies for equipment and supply use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives. For example, quality control measures, emergency equipment checks, department cleanliness, etc.

Credentials

• CBSPD or CRCST (Required)
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Required)
• Must obtain within 1 year of hire.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Completion of a sterilization/processing course required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.