Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Sterilization

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with Geisinger contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly and packaging of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. You will maintain records, manage inventory, and ensure sterility to prevent infection in a clinical setting.

You will also act as a preceptor for new employees, verify equipment functionality, and coordinate delivery of instruments for procedures. Full benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing or decontamination preferred.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment according to guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Collect used equipment for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually clean supplies and operate decontamination equipment.
• Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and inventory.
• Assist with precepting new employees.
• Deliver equipment for surgeries and procedures.
• Inspect supplies for proper cleaning and sanitation.
• Control inventory and manage expiration dates.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Precepting new staff

Inventory management

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Sterilization equipment

Medical instruments

Job description

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly and packaging of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. You will maintain records, manage inventory, and ensure sterility to prevent infection in a clinical setting.

You will also act as a preceptor for new employees, verify equipment functionality, and coordinate delivery of instruments for procedures. Full benefits start day one.