Sterile Processing Tech Overnight Shift

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO with payout option

Care.com membership

Care@Work backup dependent care

Tuition assistance

Retirement planning

Fitness reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Wilmington seeks an Overnight Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST or CSPDT) to ensure surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, packaged and sterilized per CBSPD, AAMI and HSPA standards. The role supports patient safety and clinical excellence in aseptic technique and basic microbiology.

Responsibilities include decontamination, instrument processing, tracking in CensiTrfac, and training Sterile Processing Interns.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following policy.
• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes medical devices per manufacturer guidelines.
• Assemble, wrap and label basic and specialty instruments for tracking in CensiTrfac.
• Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash and process instruments for decontamination manually and by automation.
• Read, interpret and record sterilization parameters; complete sterilization records and test results.
• Provide asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays per DHHS, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
• Wrap and label stainless steel items.
• Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all departmental equipment.
• Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items.
• Fill OR case cart requisitions for next day, add-ons and STAT cases with necessary items.
• Unload washer-disinfector racks and place items in designated areas.
• Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area per housekeeping policy.
• Answer telephone calls as appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CBSPD/CRCST Certification

Job description

Job Details Sterile Processing Tech I (CRCST or CSPDT) Overnight -11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekend and holiday rotation required Location: Wilmington

At ChristianaCare, excellence in patient care begins long before a procedure starts. We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, packaged, and sterilized to support patient safety and clinical excellence. This role performs instrument processing in compliance with CBSPD, AAMI, and HSPA standards while following evidence‑based practices and safety policies related to infection prevention and bloodborne pathogens. Technicians maintain knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology and participate in ongoing training to stay current with evolving sterilization practices.

ChristianaCare Benefits

At ChristianaCare, we invest in you—professionally and personally.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day
• Generous PTO with a PTO pay‑out option, offering added flexibility and financial choice
• Work/life support, including an annual Care.com membership and Care@Work backup dependent care
• Tuition assistance for eligible degree programs, with pre‑paid tuition for select nursing programs
• Financial wellness support, including retirement planning services, a personal financial mentor, and two retirement options: a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement to support a healthy lifestyle
• Exclusive employee discounts on travel, entertainment, theme parks, sporting events, movie tickets, and more
• Join ChristianaCare and experience benefits designed to support your life, your career, and your future.

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.

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.

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.

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website.