Sterile Processing Technician - Days

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterility and readiness of surgical instruments in a clinical setting. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CRCST certification within 18 months of hire, with training provided to obtain the certification.

You will handle cleaning, decontamination, inspection, packaging, and distribution of instruments, supporting patient care. Full-time day shifts are available with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package and sterilize reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Maintain sterility and proper functionality while following regulatory guidelines.
• Collect, sort, and prepare contaminated items for decontamination.
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor processes.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and inventory, including expirations.
• Prepare and deliver equipment for surgeries and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST certification within 18 months

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Job Summary
$1500 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full-Time Days; REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED, CRCST certification required within 18 months of hire, or must meet state grandfathering guidelines. TRAINING PROVIDED to obtain the required certification. Already CRCST Certified? We value your expertise! Our compensation is based on your experience.

Job Summary
$1500 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full-Time Days; REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED, CRCST certification required within 18 months of hire, or must meet state grandfathering guidelines. TRAINING PROVIDED to obtain the required certification. Already CRCST Certified? We value your expertise! Our compensation is based on your experience.

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.

Position Details

• 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

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Sterile Processing Technician within 18 months - 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.