Sterile Processing Technician

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, packaging and processing surgical instruments and devices in accordance with prescribed procedures. This is a night‑shift position (23:00‑07:30) with weekend and holiday rotation at Lehigh Valley Hospital‑Cedar Crest.

Key responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments safely and appropriately.
• Prepare surgical instrument trays and pack them for use.
• Operate steam and Sterrad sterilizers following departmental procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Provide verbal and written shift reports to the next shift.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection‑control practices.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, comprehend and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Capacity to work efficiently in a changing, stressful environment and pay close attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 40‑50 lb, stand/walk for long periods, and perform kneeling, bending, squatting as needed.

Required skills

• Operation of steam sterilizers.
• Operation of Sterrad (low‑temperature) sterilizers.
• CSPDT – Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (PA) within 1.5 years.
• CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician (PA) within 1.5 years.
• IAHCSMM certification (PA) within 1.5 years.