Sterile Processing Technician (Certified) - Central Sterile Processing

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

DailyPay

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm), Monday through Friday. The role covers processing from decontamination to terminal sterilization and distribution of all reusable supplies and equipment hospital-wide.

Education requires a high school diploma with 10 hours of annual continuing education; 2 years of instrument processing experience; CBSPD or HSPA certification is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; must annually complete 10 hours of continuing education.
• Experience: 2 years in instrument processing; customer service & communication experience required.
• Certifications/Licensure: CBSPD or HSPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to priority in patient care process.
• Process and distribute reusable sterile supplies and instruments.
• Reprocess instruments after cases and prepare for shipment/pick-up.
• Maintain proper body mechanics to prevent injuries; participate in orientation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Instrument processing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Full Time (80 Hours/Biweekly)

Shift: Evening (2:30pm - 11:00pm)

Monday through Friday

Position Function: Under the supervision and/or direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing or designee, processes (from decontamination to terminal sterilization) and distributes all reusable supplies and equipment throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Recognizes and responds to priority in the patient care process.
• Performs duties accurately, recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care.
• Maintains flexibility in hours of work and changes in assignments.
• Participates in cross-training as assigned.
• Attends 80% of all staff meetings.
• Processes incoming implant instruments/trays from vendors and distributes for scheduled cases. Reprocesses same after completion of case and makes ready for shipment/pick-up.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others.
• Facilitates and assists with new employee orientation.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Standards

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Must annually complete 10 hours of continuing education.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Experience within the past two (2) years in instrument processing required. Computer literacy preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is required.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)