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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8 hours, 5 days per week
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of a trainer, responsible to learn the basics of decontamination, instrumentation, identification, sterilization concepts and preparation of Operating Room Case Carts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School or equivalent required

Must achieve a 75 or higher on SPD Trainee Examination to participate in Sterile Processing Trainee Program

Must enroll and successfully complete the internal Sterile Processing Technician Certification program, and pass the SPD Technician Certification Exam within six (6) months of being placed in the Trainee position, prior external completion of a sterile processing certificate program will require certification completion in 6 months. Documented work experience in Central Sterile Department can be substituted for trainee program; trainee will be required to pass certification in six (6) months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Knowledge of computer systems preferred

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.

Union: Teamsters Local 776

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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