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Posted: 17-Nov-23
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 44718
Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Day/Evening shift with call rotation
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is the newest addition to the Penn State Health system. It's a 341,000-square-foot acute care hospital, that is already enhancing a vibrant network of primary and specialty care providers across Lancaster County. This BRAND NEW hospital features 134 private inpatient beds, an emergency department, physician offices, various specialty inpatient services, an imaging lab, and complete medical and surgical capabilities. Expanding this footprint ensures residents in these communities have access, quality, and choice of care as close to home as possible.Â
Lancaster Medical Center is also creating new clinical and research opportunities for learners and investigators at Penn State College of Medicine. Through Penn State Health's core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, the health system is committed to providing compassionate care for our diverse patient population, community, and each other.Â
Conveniently located within 30 miles of Berks County and only 20 miles from York, Lancaster Medical Center is perfectly positioned for professionals who are seeking a positive and service-focused culture, right in their own backyard.Â
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.Â
- 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, 2020Â
or:Â
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Previous experience as a Surgical Technician or Sterile Processing Technician preferred.Â
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.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our  Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
