Sterile Processing Technician I

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work closely with surgical teams, ensuring the highest standards of instrument cleanliness and readiness. The role involves decontaminating, inspecting, and assembling surgical tools, and requires adherence to strict protocols. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of instrument processing experience required.
• Certification as a Central Processing Technician must be obtained within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation.
• Produces a minimum of 15 instrumentation sets per day.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Decontamination

Instrument Assembly

Automated Instrument Tracking

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certification as Central Processing Technician

Tools

T-doc System

Job description

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.

Education/Experience/Certification

• H.S. Diploma/GED and0 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.

When applying to this position, if applicable, upload your current CRCST.

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.