Sterile Processing Technician: OR Support & Inventory

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a Sterile Process Technician to support operating rooms and units by inventorying, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. The role involves maintaining quality and safety, and may cover multiple campuses or clinics.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, sterile processing training, and CRCST certification. Weekend day shifts and onboarding responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; graduate of sterile processing technician training program.
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and cultural awareness.
• Effective communication, inventory management and infection control knowledge.
• Attention to detail and teamwork with operating room management understanding.
• CRCST certification

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize and dispense instrumentation for OR and units.
• Operate washers and sterilizers following SOPs and department policies.
• Maintain instrument tracking and inventory accuracy across areas.
• Assist in onboarding new team members and coverage as needed.
• Participate in weekend day shifts and on-call as required.

Skills

Inventory management

Decontamination

Infection control

Accuracy and attention to detail

Teamwork

Operating room management

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Sterile processing technician training program

CRCST certification

Job description

Jefferson Health seeks a Sterile Process Technician to support operating rooms and units by inventorying, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. The role involves maintaining quality and safety, and may cover multiple campuses or clinics.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, sterile processing training, and CRCST certification. Weekend day shifts and onboarding responsibilities are included.