Sterile Processing Technician - Impactful SPD Ops

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) by ensuring the timely preparation, distribution, and management of surgical supplies and instruments for cases.

Responsibilities include picking supplies and instruments for scheduled cases, delivering case carts, returning unused items, maintaining inventory, logging incoming trays, and keeping SPD work areas clean and organized to support hospital standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in sterile processing or hospital setting preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow aseptic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick surgical supplies and instruments for scheduled cases and return unused items after procedures.
• Prepare and deliver case carts to the appropriate clinical areas.
• Empty and organize equipment including the cart washer and instrument washer.
• Maintain organization of instrument trays and manage the return of trays from clinical areas or processing areas.
• Receive, log, and manage incoming external instrument trays, including vendor trays.
• Monitor inventory levels for SPD supplies and assist with creating and maintaining ordering sheets.
• Order necessary supplies and restock inventory as deliveries arrive.
• Break down delivery boxes and properly store incoming materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout SPD work areas in accordance with hospital standards.

Skills

Surgical supplies handling

Inventory management

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) by ensuring the timely preparation, distribution, and management of surgical supplies and instruments for cases.

Responsibilities include picking supplies and instruments for scheduled cases, delivering case carts, returning unused items, maintaining inventory, logging incoming trays, and keeping SPD work areas clean and organized to support hospital standards.