JOB TITLE: Associate Sterile Processing Tech

LOCATION: Geisinger Community Medical Center

DEPARTMENT: Central Sterile Supply

WORK SCHEDULE: Days, 7a to 3:30p. Weekend and holiday rotation.

WORK TYPE: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the preparation, care, sterilization and/or transportation of medical and/or surgical instruments, packs, supplies and equipment.

Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of Geisinger in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

Works under the supervision of the Supervisor, Central Sterile Supply.

Duties may vary by site.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates good hand/eye coordination.

Demonstrates ability to perform arithmetic calculations and communicate effectively.

Demonstrates ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and other department staff.

Demonstrates a willingness to work in a team environment. Shows flexibility and resourcefulness when faced with unforeseen circumstances and is available for additional duties within the scope of practice.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school equivalent or GED required.

Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or recognized equivalent certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Additional 90-day extension may be granted to attain certification.

*Current employees with a minimum of 5 years of sterile processing experience as of 1/1/18 will be grandfathered and are not required to attain the CRCST certification, although it is still highly encouraged. Employees are not eligible to move to the Sterile Processing Tech if the certification is not attained.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Extensive periods of standing to perform most duties and bending, stooping, pushing sterilizer carriages and lifting up to 45 pounds is involved.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (G-CMC), Scranton, Pa., is an acute care hospital licensed for 297 beds and houses the only Level II Trauma Center in Lackawanna County and Scranton’s only neurosurgery program and adult in-patient behavioral health unit. It is also home to comprehensive cardiovascular and orthopaedic services, as well as a broad range of other surgical and radiological services.

About Geisinger

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.