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Sterile Processing Technician I
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)
On-site
Full time
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Job summary
A leading academic medical center is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician I to join their Perioperative Services Team. This role involves crucial responsibilities such as decontaminating, inspecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.
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Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in instrument processing required.
- Certification as Central Processing Technician must be obtained within 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, and sterilizes surgical instruments.
- Produces a minimum of 15 instrumentation sets per day.
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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.
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?
Sterile Processing
Full Time- Evening Shift
This position is located at 3250 South 76th Street, Philadelphia, PA
The incumbent supports the Operating Room schedule by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. The incumbent is a vital member of the Perioperative Services Team and must adhere to all Perioperative standards of practice. He/she must ensure the finished surgical instrument set is assembled appropriately for the scheduled procedure and that all instruments and supplies are dispatched to the correct location. The incumbent is accountable for the facilitation of common goals within the department, independent daily assignment duties, and for project duties as assigned within the department. He/She will also serve as a resource to the team and will be responsible for personal professional development as it relates to the department.
Operations:
- Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation, linens and identifies those in need of repairs.
- Follows established priority list, edited O.R. schedule, and telephone requests for required instruments.
- Navigates automated instrument tracking system software.
- Produces a minimum of 15 instrumentation sets per day.
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of the T-doc system.
- Clearly documents as applicable, all processed material not track via electronic system.
- H.S. Diploma/GED and 0 to 2 years Instrument processing experience, required.
- Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesWellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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