What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech Evening shift Every other Weekend position at Christiana Care Health System?
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Free GYM membership/On-Site GYM
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
ChristianaCare is searching for an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to clean, inspect, sterilize and decontaminate instruments for the Operating Room and other ancillary departments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows instrument decontamination procedures, according to the checklist and guidelines.
Operates cleaning equipment (i.e. ultrasonic cleaner, washer decontaminators, cart washer), including all sterilization equipment and the cart lift.
Identifies removes and replaces broken and improperly functioning surgical instruments.
Reassembles instruments into their assigned trays according to instrument tray list by configuration and number.
Locates missing items and instruments from instrument sets, instrument boards, bins, or extra instruments in the trays.
Uses knowledge and skills to apply biological indicators in the sterilization process, adhering to quality control requirements.
Identifies, wraps, and labels items accurately for steam, Sterrad, and gas sterilization.
Pulls case carts for surgical procedures and completes missing item slips for carts that are incomplete.
Restocks supplies in the instrument, decontamination area, sterilization processing area, and case cart area according to checklist or par levels.
Communicates optimally with employees, patients, and visitors.
Educate new employees in Sterile Processing.
Responds to emergencies by notifying the appropriate person and taking direction from the appropriate person.
Compliance with mandatory education requirements and mandatory tests by the time given.
Maintains an attitude of dedication, courtesy, and collaboration toward others.
Ensures that par levels are met for sterile storage and the OR sterile instrument areas.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1 year of Sterile Processing experience is required, hospital experience preferred
- Current National CRCST/HSPA or CSPDT/CBSPD certification required
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Jan 12, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Salary : $20 - $30