Sterile Processing Tech - Weekend Evening Shift

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble trays and sterilize surgical instruments for the Operating Room and other departments requiring reprocessing of instrumentation.

The role requires a CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and at least 6 months of related experience; weekend-evening shift Friday/Saturday 3 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST required.
• Provisional CRCST not eligible.
• Minimum 6 months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disassembles, sorts, decontaminates, reassembles, packages and sterilizes reusable surgical instrumentation following manufacturer’s guidelines and department policy.
• Operates automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers safely per instructions and policy.
• Uses the Abacus Instrument Tracking System in assembly of surgical trays and peel pouched items.
• Demonstrates effective communication with internal and external customers.

Skills

Sterilization

Decontamination

Tray assembly

Communication skills

Abacus Instrument Tracking System

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Abacus Instrument Tracking System

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble trays and sterilize surgical instruments for the Operating Room and other departments requiring reprocessing of instrumentation.

The role requires a CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and at least 6 months of related experience; weekend-evening shift Friday/Saturday 3 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., and strong communication skills are essential.