Sterile Processing Tech Certified - Pediatrics

Tower Health; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, in partnership with Tower Health and Drexel University, seeks a Sterile Processing Tech to handle processing of used surgical instrumentation, assemble and wrap packs, restock areas, and dispense supplies in Central Sterile Processing.

The role requires completing required trainings, a high school diploma or GED, and certification such as IAHCSMM or CBSPD. The schedule is Monday–Friday with evenings and rotating weekends/holidays, with no experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process used surgical instrumentation.
• Assemble and wrap packs.
• Restock storage areas and relieve other aides.
• Receive and dispense supplies and equipment.
• Perform cleaning, assembling, preparation and sterilizing duties in Central Sterile Processing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IAHCSMM CERT

CBSPD CERT

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

The role of the Sterile Processing Tech is to fulfill various ancillary functions such as the processing of used surgical instrumentation, assembling and wrapping packs, restocking storage areas and relieving other aides. Receive and dispense supplies and equipment. Perform cleaning, assembling, preparation and sterilizing duties in Central Sterile Processing as directed.

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Qualifications

Schedule

Monday - Friday; Evening Shift 3p - 11:30p with rotating weekends and holidays.

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No experience

Certification and Licensure

• IAHCSMM CERT or CBSPD CERT

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child’s health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work - take a virtual tour of our facility here: St Chris Virtual Tour

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.