Sterile Processing Technician I

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Located in Philadelphia, you will be a vital part of the PeriOperative Services team, ensuring instruments are prepared accurately for scheduled procedures.

Minimum high school diploma with 0–1 year instrument processing experience. CRST certification or CRCST to be obtained within 18 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year instrument processing experience preferred.
• Certification/CRCST to be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST) is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instruments, linens, and identifies items in need of repairs.
• Follows OR priority list and requests for required instruments.
• Operates instrument tracking software; produces at least 15 instrument sets daily.
• Documents processed materials not tracked by the electronic system.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the team and supports department goals.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument decontamination

Documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED

CRCST in 18 months

CRST certification

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

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 PeriOperatvie 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Credentials:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Required)
• Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• And 0-1 years Instrument processing experience (Required)

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 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.