Geisinger
Description
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Evenings
Work Type:
Department: GMC Sterile Processing Team
Date Posted: 05/04/2023
Job ID: R-38665
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.
Position Details
$3,000 sign-on bonus for 2nd /3rd shift and $1,500 for 1st shift for qualified applicants.
At Geisinger, we have created a career pathway for our sterile processing department. Geisinger employs all levels for our hospitals (GCMC, GMC, GWV and GSWB).
All levels will be considered at appropriate compensation. Salary commensurate with experience.
** Sterile Processing Associate - Requires a high school diploma/GED. No experience is required
** Sterile Processing Technician - Requires 2 years of experience. Certified through HSPA (CRCST).
** Sterile Processing Lead- Requires 3 years of experience. Must be certified through HSPA (CRCST)
** Sterile Processing Technician CEP - Requires 2 years of experience. Must be certified through HSPA (CRCST) and (CHL) Certified Healthcare Leader.
** Sterile Processing Educator - Requires 3 years of experience. Must be certified through HSPA (CRCST). Develops and provides unit based educational program