Sterile Processing Tech I — OR Instrument Specialist

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center focused on patient care, research, and education. The Sterile Processing Technician role supports the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments for daily procedures.

As a member of the Perioperative Services Team, you will adhere to department standards, operate instrument-tracking software, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

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.
• HS Diploma/GED (Required)
• Equivalent Experience: 0-1 years Instrument processing experience

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation.
• Navigates automated instrument tracking system software and ensures correct dispatch to OR.
• Documents processing activities in applicable systems and adheres to HIPAA & JCAHO requirements.
• Acts as a resource to the team and supports Perioperative services with downtime teaching.
• Promotes professional development and participates in department projects as assigned.

Skills

Disinfection procedures

HIPAA compliance

JCAHO compliance

Instrument tracking knowledge

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Equivalent instrument processing experience

Job description

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center focused on patient care, research, and education. The Sterile Processing Technician role supports the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments for daily procedures.

As a member of the Perioperative Services Team, you will adhere to department standards, operate instrument-tracking software, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.