Sterile Processing Tech - Decontam, Sterilize & Pack

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, packaging and processing of surgical instruments in accordance with prescribed procedures. The role includes operating sterilizers and maintaining aseptic technique, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

This position supports the hospital's sterile processing department, with expected adherence to shift reports and quality standards, and exposure to a fast-paced clinical environment in the Cedar

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-stress healthcare environment.
• CSPDT and CRCST certifications required within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments safely and properly.
• Prepares trays and packs surgical instruments.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilizers per procedures.
• Gives verbal shift report to the oncoming staff.
• Completes the written departmental shift report.
• Maintains aseptic technique and infection control practices.

Skills

CSPDT Certification

CRCST Certification

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, packaging and processing of surgical instruments in accordance with prescribed procedures. The role includes operating sterilizers and maintaining aseptic technique, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

This position supports the hospital's sterile processing department, with expected adherence to shift reports and quality standards, and exposure to a fast-paced clinical environment in the Cedar