Sterile Processing Technician II

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilizing surgical instruments at our Philadelphia facility.

The role requires CRST certification, a high school diploma, and 2+ years in instrument processing; responsibilities include tracking systems, 15 instrument sets per day, documentation, and assisting clinicians in various surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of instrument processing experience required.
• CRST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrumentation.
• Follows priority list and OR schedule; provides required instruments.
• Operates instrument tracking software; produces a minimum of 15 instrument sets per day.
• Documents processed materials in the electronic tracking system.
• Knowledgeable about disinfectants and chemical germicides; reference MSDS; handle steam sterilization emergencies.
• Assist clinicians in one or more surgical specialties.

Skills

Instrument processing

Disinfection & sterilization

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST)

Tools

T-doc system

Instrument tracking 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

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 (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.