| JOB TITLE: Associate Sterile Processing Tech LOCATION: Holy Spirit Hospital DEPARTMENT: Central Sterile Supply WORK SCHEDULE: Nights 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 HOLY SPIRIT is a strong and growing healthcare provider serving south-central Pennsylvania. Geisinger Holy Spirit includes its flagship Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, a 311-bed Joint Commission accredited acute care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Holy Spirit employs more than 2,600 people and has more than 500 physicians and advanced practitioners on its hospital medical staff. Sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity, Geisinger Holy Spirit delivers patient-centered care guided by Catholic values and the Ethical and Religious Directives of Healthcare. Geisinger Holy Spirit provides a comprehensive array of both inpatient and outpatient services across the continuum of care, including acute care, home health, emergency medical services, physician practices, and a host of outpatient facilities located throughout south-central Pennsylvania. ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.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. | 
