Job Summary

　　Responsible for the preparation, care, sterilization and transportation of medical and surgical instruments, packs, supplies and equipment.

　　Job Duties

　　Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.

　　Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.

　　Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.

　　Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.

　　Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.

　　Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.

　　Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.

　　Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.

　　Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.

　　Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

　　Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

　　​ ​Two years of experience as a certified tech is required.

　　Position Details

　　Education

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

　　Experience

　　Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

　　Certification(s) and License(s)

　　Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

　　OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

　　We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.