Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Processing

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is seeking a Central Service Technician to maintain sterilization equipment and instruments, sterilize supplies, and support inventory for surgery and patient care units. Evening shift, 2:30p–11:00p, 1.0 FTE, with an evening shift differential.

Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Candidates must hold CRCST or CSPDT credentials, or have prior PSH central service experience, with 18 months to obtain the credential if needed.

Qualifications

• Credentials in central service or sterile processing required.
• New hires must obtain CRCST or CSPDT within 18 months to maintain employment.
• Prior PSH central service experience or contracting with PSH facilities is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterilization equipment and surgical instruments.
• Issue packing and sterilization of supplies and instrument trays.
• Provide inventory service to surgery and patient care units.

Skills

Central Service knowledge

Sterile processing awareness

Credential maintenance

Education

CRCST credential

CSPDT credential

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

*$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Evening
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours:2:30p - 11:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This job is responsible for maintaining sterilization equipment and surgical instruments, issuing packing and sterilization of supplies, instrument trays and inventory service to surgery and patient care units.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Individual must provide evidence of one of the following:

• Holds and maintains either the Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential.
• Previously employed or contracted for services as a central service technician by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) health care facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice as a central service technician as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time prior to December 29, 2020

or:

• New employees who do not meet one of the requirements above have 18 months to obtain the Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential in order to maintain employment.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.