Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Orwigsburg, Northern (Schuylkill County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem) in Orwigsburg, PA. The role entails retrieving and decontaminating used instruments, performing high-level disinfection, and preparing sterile packs and case carts for the Operating Room.

On-site, part-time shift with weekend/on-call rotation requirements. Qualification includes a High School diploma or equivalent and SPD certification within 18 months of hire, plus an 8-week orientation program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• SPD certification required within 18 months of hire.
• On-the-job training with 8 weeks minimum orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, sorts and decontaminates used materials and instruments according to procedures.
• Performs quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and function of instruments.
• Performs high level disinfection on items not suitable for sterilization.
• Assembles and wraps items for sterilization and prepares case carts for the Operating Room.

Skills

Decontamination procedures

Sterilization processes

Quality checks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

SPD certification within 18 months

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem) page is loaded## Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)locations: Orwigsburg, PA - 100 Paramount Blvdtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R142783### *St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission* *of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*Must be able to be added to the weekend on-call and holiday rotation. Must be able to train full-time day shift hours for 8-12 weeks.The Sterile Processing Technician retrieves, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical devices, equipment, procedure trays and supplies used in the care of patients.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Retrieves, sorts and decontaminates used materials, instruments, medical devices and equipment from the nursing units, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, Outpatient Departments, etc., according to established procedures.* Performs quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.* Performs high level disinfection (HLD) on items that cannot be sterilized.* Assembles and wraps items in correct type of packaging material in preparation for sterilization.* Sterilizes wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO.* Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**Standing for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time. Walking for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time. Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Frequently uses fingers and hands for data entry, assembling instrument trays, picking items for case carts and packaging items. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds. Hearing ability sufficient to hear above noise level of operating equipment (sterilizers). Must be able to hear alarms and telephone. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision (must be able to detect defects in instruments, such as nicks, burrs, etc.). Frequently pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.**EDUCATION:**High School diploma or equivalent required. SPD certification is required within 18 months of hire.**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**On-the-job training with 8 weeks minimum concentrated orientation period.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!!*####locations: Orwigsburg, PA - 100 Paramount Blvdtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 21 Days Ago