Sterile Processing Technician Associate - Nights

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician to maintain the sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments in a clinical setting. The role requires attention to detail, operational dexterity, and compliance with health regulations to ensure the safety and availability of surgical supplies. Full benefits are provided from day one, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience with sterilization processes and equipment required.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills needed for inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize medical and surgical instruments for procedures.
• Monitor and maintain sterilization equipment for optimal performance.
• Control inventory and ensure proper expiration date checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Operational skills for sterilization equipment

Job description

Responsible for the preparation, care, sterilization and transportation of medical and surgical instruments, packs, supplies and equipment.

• 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.
• 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.

Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance