Certified Central Sterile Processing Tech II - Full Time

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary As a member of the Central Sterile Processing team, checks instrumentation for defects and cleanliness; assembles instrument sets and trays according to established procedures. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instrumentation and supplies. Participates in Quality initiatives in the department. Responsibilities Essential job duties and responsibilities Responsible for proper cleaning and disinfection of medical instrumentation using appropriate methods. Retrieves soiled instrumentation and IV pumps from the Ambulatory Service Center and Labor and Delivery. Assembles instrument sets and trays following proper manufacturer instructions. Properly documents and maintains sterilization records. Follows procedures relative to proper use of PPE. Packages equipment following decontamination process and prepares items for redistribution. Participates in the rotation of stock and inspects stock for expiration dates. Ensures proper code cart inventory, restocking as needed. Other job duties and responsibilities Assesses equipment and separates defective items from rotation and sends items to Biomed for repair. Effectively uses the instrument tracking to support inventory control, reorders supplies as needed. Participates in departmental Quality initiatives and educational in services. Credentials Cert Central Supply Tech (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience High School Graduate/GED/Equivalent Work Exp required Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred Salary Range $20.95 - $33.42 / Hourly Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn Medicine