Sterile Processing Tech

Trinity Health; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Program

Free Parking

Competitive pay

Job summary

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking experienced Sterile Processing Technicians to join our Surgical Services team. This full-time position involves decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of supplies for the operating room and inpatient areas.

Responsibilities include case picking, tray assembly, and operating devices such as ultrasonic washers and sterilizers. A High School Diploma is required; RCST certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification in RCST Program highly preferred.
• Knowledge of decontamination techniques and monitoring.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, processes, sterilizes, and distributes supplies for operating rooms, inpatient floors, and ancillary departments.
• Picks cases for OR procedures and assembles OR instrument trays.
• Operates equipment such as ultrasonic washer and steam sterilizers; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Education

RCST Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for experienced Sterile Processing Technicians to join our Surgical Services team! Shift Full time 8 hr shifts, 40 hrs per week.

Job Description Summary: The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of supplies needed in the operating room, inpatient floors, and all ancillary departments.

Some responsibilities include biological and chemical monitoring; picking cases for OR procedures; assembly of OR instrument trays; operating equipment such as ultrasonic washer, and steam sterilizers, and perform other duties as assigned by director.

Responsibilities include: Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with decontamination policies, procedures, and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of all steam and gas (ETO) sterilization policies, procedures, and practices. Maintains a neat, clean environment. Handles surgical instrumentation with care and is cognizant of the use and care needed. Demonstrates knowledge of care and use of fiber optic scopes. Demonstrates knowledge of care and use of all department equipment, i.e., ultrasonic machine, ETO machine, steam sterilizer, gas sterilizer, aerator, etc.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of surgical instruments and techniques. Knowledge of sterilization techniques and monitoring. Knowledge of decontamination techniques and monitoring. High School Diploma required Certification in RCST Program highly preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including: Retirement Savings Program Free Parking And more!

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