Sterile Processing Technician — Day Shift (Onsite)

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Dickson City is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, and process surgical instruments following prescribed procedures. You will work with multiple technologies and ensure safe packaging and handling of instruments.

The role involves operating sterilizers, reporting on shift, and adhering to infection control practices. A High School Diploma/GED plus CSPDT/CRCST certifications within 1.5 years are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reading and comprehension skills; ability to communicate with healthcare team.
• Ability to function in a changing, stressful environment; attention to detail.
• CSPDT and CRCST certification within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Prepares trays of surgical instruments and packs.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilizers per procedures and instructions.
• Gives verbal report at shift change and completes written reports.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Attends inservice and educational programs as required.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication

Detail orientation

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech

CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Dickson City is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, and process surgical instruments following prescribed procedures. You will work with multiple technologies and ensure safe packaging and handling of instruments.

The role involves operating sterilizers, reporting on shift, and adhering to infection control practices. A High School Diploma/GED plus CSPDT/CRCST certifications within 1.5 years are required.