Sterile Processing Technician - DAY SHIFT - Central Sterile Processing

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8
Recruiter Contact: Amanda A. Frankhouser at [email protected]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This job is responsible for maintaining sterilization equipment and surgical instruments, issuing packing and sterilization of supplies, instrument trays and inventory service to surgery and patient care units.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

 Individual must provide evidence of one of the following: 

  • Holds and maintains either the Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential. 
  • Previously employed or contracted for services as a central service technician by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) health care facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice as a central service technician as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time prior to December 29, 2020 

or: 

  • New employees who do not meet one of the requirements above have 18 months to obtain the Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential in order to maintain employment. 

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.


This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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