Central Sterile Technician - Per Diem
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to its tripartite mission of providing the highest quality of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaborating with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary
The Central Sterile Technician supports the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) by ensuring the timely preparation, distribution, and management of surgical supplies and instruments.
Responsibilities
- Pick surgical supplies and instruments for scheduled cases and return unused items after procedures.
- Prepare and deliver case carts to the appropriate clinical areas.
- Empty and organize equipment including the cart washer and instrument washer.
- Maintain organization of instrument trays and manage the return of trays from clinical areas or processing areas.
- Receive, log, and manage incoming external instrument trays, including vendor trays.
- Monitor inventory levels for SPD supplies and assist with creating and maintaining ordering sheets.
- Order necessary supplies and restock inventory as deliveries arrive.
- Break down delivery boxes and properly store incoming materials.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout SPD work areas in accordance with hospital standards.
- Aid in maintaining workflow efficiency within the department to support surgical services.
Requirements
Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Qualifications
Education Specialization: Not specified
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
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Pay
$18.11 - $28.86/Hourly
Schedule
Not specified