What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Processing Tech position at York General Hospital?
Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Department: Surgery
Reports to: Surgery, Director
Job Summary
York General is seeking a dedication Sterile Processing Technician (non-certified) to join our surgical team. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instruments and supplies according to hospital policies and infection control standards. This position is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail, a commitment to patient safety, and an interest in surgical support services.
Highlights of the Position
- Great Hours: Monday - Friday
- Employee-Centered Culture: Named among Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row!
- Exciting Career Growth: Work alongside surgeons, CSTs, and nurses in the OR. Get certified and develop your career even further!
- Excellent Benefits Package! Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement plans and MORE!
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments, supplies and equipment according to prescribed procedures and techniques
- Assembling packs, sets and trays prior to sterilization
- Maintaining quality control logs and records
- Maintaining inventory of surgical instrumentation.
What You Need
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Sterile Processing Certification is not required upon hire, but must be obtained within one year of hire.
- BLS Certification
- Knowledge of sterilization techniques, surgical instrumentation, and infection control procedures preferred
Education
Required- High School or GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Basic Life Support
Skills
Preferred- Self-motivated
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Multi-task
- Detail-oriented
- Integrity
- Flexibility
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
