Sterile Processing Tech Day shift

Sterile Processing Tech I Shift: Day shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday (some weekends and holiday rotation). Location: Newark. Benefits Health insurance, paid time off, retirement planning, employee assistance program. Backup care services, fitness and wellness reimbursement, tuition assistance, medical/dental/vision coverage. Responsibilities Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure. Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure. Assemble, wrap and label basic and especially specialty instruments and sets according to information in the CensiTrfac system for tracking purposes. Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means. Reads, interprets, and records sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanism and completes records of sterilization process, chemical/biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Wrap and label stainless steel items. Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all departmental equipment per policies for multiple sterilization and decontamination equipment. Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas. Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases, add‑on cases and STAT cases with instruments, linen, stainless steel items, soft good supplies, etc. Unload washer‑disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas. Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns. Maintain assigned work area in a clean and organized manner following written departmental housekeeping policy. Answer telephone calls as appropriate. Perform other duties as required by department. Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/CRCST required. Individuals employed prior to requirements will be grandfathered. Hourly Pay Range $19.84 - $29.76 (actual salary within this range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications). EEO Statement ChristianaCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to prohibiting discrimination and considering qualified applicants 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 June 30, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Christiana Care Health System