Sterile Processing Technician — Precision Instrument Prep

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental and vis​

Three medical plan choices

Pre-tax savings plans (FSA/HSA)

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Wellness program (MyHealth Rewards)

Family-friendly support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Sterile Processing professional responsible for cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. The role emphasizes maintaining sterility and compliance with regulatory guidelines in a clinical setting.

The position involves preparing supplies for sterilization, operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, and ensuring accurate inventory and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting used and contaminated equipment for sorting and decontamination.
• Ability to operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
• Skill in preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Attention to inventory, expiration dates, and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Collect used and contaminated equipment for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually clean supplies and operate decontamination equipment.
• Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
• Examine supplies to ensure proper cleaning and sanitization.
• Sterilize, wrap, and organize equipment for procedures.
• Deliver equipment and instruments for surgeries and medical procedures.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Manage inventory and reordering of supplies.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Inventory control

Recordkeeping

Precepting new employees

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Sterile Processing professional responsible for cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment. The role emphasizes maintaining sterility and compliance with regulatory guidelines in a clinical setting.

The position involves preparing supplies for sterilization, operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, and ensuring accurate inventory and documentation.