Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Tech

Surgical Instrumentation Technician

This position is a rotating shift, working 12 hours per day for 3 days a week.

The Surgical Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution, and documentation of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Conform and adhere to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control, and safety.
• Clean and decontaminate reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, both manually and mechanically.
• Prepare and assemble surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
• Monitor, read, document, and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and effectively troubleshoot all decontamination/sterilization equipment.
• Assess supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and set up case carts.
• Maintain inventory, collect, disassemble, inspect, clean, disinfect, and reassemble all instrument trays and patient care equipment.
• Communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
• Display awareness of cost containment by using economy in time, motion, and material.
• Perform duties in accordance with UPMC competencies and behaviors.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience is required.
• Current certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM.
• Must have PA Act 34 clearance.

This is a 13-week contract position.

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!