Sterile Processing Tech I: OR Instrumentation & Impact

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to support the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments. The role is a vital part of the Perioperative Services team, ensuring instruments and supplies are dispatched accurately for each procedure.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, with 0–1 years of instrument processing experience.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED is required.
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience.
• 0–1 years instrument processing experience noted in the description.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Required).
• Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation, linens and identifies those in need of repairs.
• Follows established priority list, edited OR schedule, and requests for required instruments.
• Uses automated instrument tracking system software.
• Documents processed material and supports HIPAA/JCAHO compliance.

Skills

Instrument processing

Sterilization

Healthcare safety

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching/Training

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to support the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments. The role is a vital part of the Perioperative Services team, ensuring instruments and supplies are dispatched accurately for each procedure.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, with 0–1 years of instrument processing experience.