Sterile Processing Specialist - Instrument Quality & OR Prep

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Allentown seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to retrieve, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute medical devices and supplies used in patient care.

The role supports infection control and patient safety across the OR, ED, delivery suites and inpatient units. Responsibilities include quality checks for cleanliness and function, high level disinfection, wrapping and packaging for sterilization, and preparing case carts for the Operating

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• SPD certification required within 18 months of hire.
• On-the-job training with at least 8 weeks minimum.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical devices, equipment, procedure trays and supplies used in patient care.
• Performs quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
• Performs high level disinfection (HLD) on items that cannot be sterilized.
• Assembles and wraps items in correct packaging material in preparation for sterilization; prepares case carts for the Operating Room.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

SPD certification within 18 months of hire

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Allentown seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to retrieve, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute medical devices and supplies used in patient care.

The role supports infection control and patient safety across the OR, ED, delivery suites and inpatient units. Responsibilities include quality checks for cleanliness and function, high level disinfection, wrapping and packaging for sterilization, and preparing case carts for the Operating