Sterile Processing Tech

Trinity Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Program

Free Parking

And more

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical Services team. This full-time role involves decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of OR and inpatient supplies.

Responsibilities include adhering to decontamination policies, operating sterile equipment, and ensuring instrument readiness. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with RCST certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Monitoring knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

RCST Certification preferred

Tools

Ultrasonic washer

Steam sterilizer

ETO machine

Gas sterilizer

Aerator

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Saint Francis 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

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!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.