Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to retrieve, decontaminate, and sterilize medical devices and instruments for patient care. The role supports ORs, EDs, nurseries and outpatient departments with case carts and packaging needs.

Training is Monday-Friday on dayshift hours but can be flexible if needed; the role requires standing/walking for several hours and lifting up to 50 pounds as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• SPD certification required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, sorts and decontaminates used materials, instruments, devices and equipment from multiple departments according to 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 packaging for sterilization.
• Sterilizes wrapped items by steam or ETO and prepares case carts for the Operating Room.

Job description

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 flex hours and locations as needed. Training is Monday-Friday on dayshift hours but can be flexible if needed.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!!St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.