Sterile Processing Technician

Department: Gettysburg Central Sterile Processing

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Rotation: On call every 5th or 6th weekend

General Summary

Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. May be assigned service-specific technical responsibilities, including collaborating with supervisor and Operating Room service line RN Coordinators to provide resources and services for service specific instrumentation, supplies and equipment. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous workflow, providing superior customer service.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

- High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

- 1 year Experience as a Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician. Required

Licenses:

- Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Required and
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred or
- Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Excellent oral, written and computer skills.
- Proficiency in transporting and disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy.
- Must have developed analytical decision making abilities.
- Must be capable of working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds.
- Must also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case load.

Benefits Offered:

- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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