Sterile Processing Aide at Mount Nittany Health

State College, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterile processing, Decontamination, Equipment operation, Communication, Safety compliance, Quality assurance, Inventory distribution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the decontamination, preparation and distribution of sterile and non-sterile items. Ensures and maintains safety and quality in the performance of these duties. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: 1. High school education or equivalent. Experience: 1. Previous sterile processing or surgical technology experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1. Must possess consistent ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately. 2. Ability to effectively communicate with Medical Center personnel and physicians from many departments to fill requisitions, explain equipment operation, provide information, and request services. Works closely with other employees in the department to carry out work responsibilities. Occasionally, relates to the general public to provide supplies and information. License/Certification/Registration: 1. Employees have 18 months from date of hire/transfer to pass a nationally accredited central service exam and obtain one of the two following credentials: 1. Certified registered central service technician credential CRCST or 2. Certified sterile processing and distribution technician CSPDT credential 2. Employees must annually complete 10 hours of continuing education. (NOTE: The continuing education required under this subsection shall be in areas related to the functions of a central service technician.) 3. Employee provides proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements to Human Resources by submitting a list of completed courses. SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision from Sterile Processing Manager and Supervisor. SUPERVISION GIVEN None Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Aide is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medical items. They must ensure safety and quality standards are maintained while coordinating with medical personnel and physicians.