Sterile Processing Tech - Central Service

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR and hospital operations. You will decontaminate, inspect, and sterilize instruments ensuring they meet processing standards.

You will maintain accurate records of cycles and loads, follow PPE and safety protocols, and prepare case carts for delivery to the OR. Attention to detail and timeliness are essential to keep patient care on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and inspects surgical instruments
• Wears PPE and follows Standard Precautions
• Transports equipment and supplies between departments
• Inspects instruments and trays for pre-soaking needs
• Cleans and decontaminates reusable patient equipment
• Cleans surfaces with approved solution
• Records pertinent information on sterilization processes and loads
• Prepares all rerun instruments for day
• Loads sterilizer racks to ensure penetration and moisture removal
• Records load contents on sterilizer cards/forms
• Places biological indicators in sterilizer loads
• Ensures instrument trays are properly wrapped and labeled
• Unloads sterilizer contents and stores appropriately
• Conducts daily testing and maintains records for SPD units
• Performs biological monitoring and logs results
• Organizes paperwork for regulatory reporting

Job description

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR and hospital operations. You will decontaminate, inspect, and sterilize instruments ensuring they meet processing standards.

You will maintain accurate records of cycles and loads, follow PPE and safety protocols, and prepare case carts for delivery to the OR. Attention to detail and timeliness are essential to keep patient care on schedule.