Sterile Processing Technician II

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a sterile processing technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instrumentation in our Perioperative Services team at 3250 South 76th Street, Philadelphia.

The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of instrument processing experience. You will contribute to patient care by ensuring timely, compliant instrument sets and supporting safe, efficient operating room readiness.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years instrument processing experience.
• Familiarity with sterile processing workflows and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instrumentation.
• Follow established priority lists and OR schedules; reference instrument tracking system.
• Produce a minimum of 15 instrument sets per day and document appropriately.
• Support Perioperative Services and maintain compliance with sterilization protocols.

Skills

CRCST

Instrument processing

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

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

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Operations: Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation. 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. Knowledgeable about all disinfectants and chemical germicides. Able to reference MSDS Demonstrates knowledge of procedures of emergencies for steam sterilization machines. Ability to assist clinicians in one or more surgical specialties.

Credentials:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• And 2+ years of 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.