Sterile Processing Technician - full time, nights

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for full time night shifts. This role involves critical tasks such as decontamination, sterilization, and quality assurance of surgical instruments while supporting Perioperative Services. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic computer skills, with opportunities for certification and career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Certification from CRCST or CSPDT within 18 months if hired after 12/28/2020.
• Healthcare or Surgical Services experience preferred.
• One year of surgical instrument processing or patient care equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties for decontamination, cleaning, inspection, quality assurance, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Monitor and report biological indicators for patient safety.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment and support cross-training.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician - full time, nights

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Lancaster General Health in Lancaster, PA

Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week), night shifts from 11pm-7:30am, weekend rotations (approximately once every 6 weekends, depending on staff), weekend call (primarily voluntary but may be assigned on a rotating basis if no volunteers), occasional support in other SPD areas (Endo, Women & Babies).

Summary:

• The Sterile Processing Technician performs duties necessary for decontamination, cleaning, inspection, quality assurance monitoring, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution, and documentation of surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures (AAMI ANSI, IAHCSMM CDC, OSHA, AORN, AST). This role supports Perioperative Services and various departments across Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the following duties with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize all instrumentation and equipment per departmental policies, infection control standards, and regulations. Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment safely and efficiently. Inspect, assemble, and sterilize all surgical instrumentation and equipment from other entities.
• Monitor and report biological indicators and other quality assurance verifications for patient safety.
• Restock case carts with supplies, instrumentation, and equipment based on the surgical schedule's pick list, ensuring unexpired products are used.
• Stage and deliver case carts, stocking carts, and equipment to designated locations.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies. Report missing or damaged items and malfunctions of SPD equipment.
• Serve as the initial contact for departmental inquiries, responding courteously and professionally.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, cleaning work areas daily.
• Participate in cross-training for new surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Support other SPD sites as needed.
• Promote collaborative relationships within the Perioperative team and other departments.
• Participate in departmental Lean, Performance Improvement, and Quality initiatives.

Secondary duties include:

• Repair loaner equipment and ensure sterile loaner sets are available.
• Report instrument malfunctions and discrepancies to management.
• Accurately use computer applications and follow tracking and preference card procedures.
• Attend in-services and continuing education.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• If hired after 12/28/2020, must obtain certification from CRCST or CSPDT within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare or Surgical Services experience.
• Surgical Technologist (ST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• One year of surgical instrument processing, sterile processing, or patient care equipment experience.

Credentials:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits programs support health and wellness, including a comprehensive compensation package and tuition assistance. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, making medical advances to improve lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, veteran status, or any protected class under applicable law.