Sterile Processing Tech Day shift (every other weekend)

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech (CRCST/CBSPD) for a day shift in Newark. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, inspecting, and preparing surgical instruments and devices, with duties spanning receipt of instruments to case cart preparation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and CBSPD/CRCST certification, with grandfathering for those already employed. This part-time role offers growth within a supportive team and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/CRCST required. Individuals that were employed prior to requirements will be grandfathered.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer’s recommendations and established procedure.
• Assemble, wrap and label basic and especially specialty instruments and sets for tracking in the CensiTrfac system.
• Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination by manual and automated means.
• Reads, interprets, and records sterilization parameters and completes related records and test results.
• Provide asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays per relevant standards.
• Wrap and label stainless steel items.
• Operate and maintain department equipment per policies.
• Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in storage areas.
• Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled and add-on cases.
• Unload washer-disinfector racks and place items in designated areas.
• Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following housing policy.
• Answer telephone calls as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required by department

Skills

Attention to detail

Sterile processing basics

Quality and safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CBSPD/CRCST Certification

Job description

Job Details

Sterile Processing Tech (CRCST or CBSPD Required)

Day shift Casual (16 hours every other week) 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Newark

About ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare has been ranked as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings. ChristianaCare received an overall grade of A, as well as an A for its dedication to price transparency.

Would you like to be part of an organization that continues to strive to be the best?

ChristianaCare Benefits

Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We also provide tuition assistance for degreed programs, and for some Nursing programs, we offer to pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer’s recommendations and established procedure.
• Assemble, wrap and label basic and especially specialty instruments and sets according to information in the CensiTrfac system for tracking purposes.
• Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
• Reads, interprets, and records sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanism and completes records of sterilization process, chemical/biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning.
• Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
• Wrap and label stainless steel items.
• Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all departmental equipment per policies for multiple sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
• Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases, add-on cases and STAT cases with instruments, linen, stainless steel items, soft good supplies, etc.
• Unload washer-disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas.
• Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and organized manner following written departmental housekeeping policy.
• Answer telephone calls as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required by department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required.

Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/CRCST required. Individuals that were employed prior to requirements will be grandfathered.

Hourly Pay Range

$20.24 - $30.36

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Oct 3, 2026

Benefits Overview

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/