Sterile Processing Technician

Geisinger; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance begins day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Three medical plan choices with FSA/Hs

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

PTO with accrual

Wellness program and incentives

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Mentorship from nursing leaders

Community involvement through ERGs

Employee referral incentive program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our clinical team. You will clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, package, store and distribute reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring sterility and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Must be certified within 18 months of hire or meet state grandfathering guidelines; minimum of 2 years related experience; HS diploma or GED; Certification: HSPA or CBSPD.

Qualifications

• Must be certified within 18 months of hire or meet state grandfathering guidelines.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience is required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician by HSPSA or CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly and packaging of sterile instruments.
• Sterilize, store and distribute reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment and maintain sterility throughout processes.
• Prepare and deliver equipment for surgeries and medical procedures.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and inventory; manage supplies and expiration dates.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a Sterile Processing Technician a $1,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties

• Responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring their proper functionality and sterility to prevent infection within a healthcare facility, adhering to strict guidelines and protocols established by regulatory agencies.
• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Acts as a preceptor new employees.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) andhealth savings account (HSA)
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
• Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
• Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

Position Details

Must be certified within 18 months of hire or meet state grandfathering guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an AffirMitive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.