Sterile Processing Tech I | OR Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. This role is a key member of the Perioperative Services Team, ensuring instruments are ready for scheduled procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma and a CRCST or Central Processing Technician certification within 18 months of hire, with 0–1 year instrument processing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician required.
• Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire.
• H.S. Diploma/GED required.
• 0–1 year instrument processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instrumentation.
• Prepare instrument sets for scheduled procedures and ensure correct dispatch.
• Comply with HIPAA, JCAHO, and department policies; document processes.
• Serve as a resource to team and support departmental goals.

Skills

Instrument processing

Sterilization techniques

Attention to detail

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Equivalent Experience: 0-1 years instrument processing

Tools

T-doc system

Instrument tracking software

MSDS knowledge

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. This role is a key member of the Perioperative Services Team, ensuring instruments are ready for scheduled procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma and a CRCST or Central Processing Technician certification within 18 months of hire, with 0–1 year instrument processing experience preferred.