Sterile Processing Technician - Nights

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Family-friendly support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment to ensure sterility and readiness for procedures.

You will follow strict regulatory guidelines, monitor sterilization equipment, maintain records, manage inventory, and serve as a preceptor for new staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling and sterilizing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process used equipment for decontamination.
• Clean and inspect instruments and supplies.
• Assemble and wrap sterilized items for procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor cycles.
• Maintain inventory and expiration dates.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Attention to detail

Quality control

Precepting/Training

Inventory management

Education

Certification in Sterile Processing (CSPDT/CBSPD) or equivalent

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring their proper functionality and sterility to prevent infection within a healthcare facility, adhering to strict guidelines and protocols established by regulatory agencies.

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Acts as a preceptor new employees.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance