Sterile Processing Float Technician

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Retrieve, sort, and decontaminate used materials, instruments, medical devices, and equipment from nursing units, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, Outpatient Departments, and other areas .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeHarleysville • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sterilization processes, quality checks, and the handling of medical instruments and devices. Proficient in maintaining cleanliness and functionality of equipment while adhering to safety and operational standards.

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SPD CertificationHigh-Level DisinfectionSterilization TechniquesQuality ChecksMedical Device Handling

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Hard Skills

Sterilization TechniquesQuality ChecksHigh-Level DisinfectionAssembling Instrument TraysPackaging for SterilizationData EntryMedical Device HandlingCase Cart PreparationCleaning and DecontaminationOperating Room Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Follow ProtocolsTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

SPD Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesOperating RoomEmergency DepartmentPatient CareInfection ControlDecontaminationQuality AssuranceHealthcare StandardsMaterial HandlingSafety Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Retrieve, sort, and decontaminate used materials, instruments, medical devices, and equipment from nursing units, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, Outpatient Departments, and other areas
Perform quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness, and proper functioning of instruments
Perform high-level disinfection on items that cannot be sterilized
Assemble and wrap items using the correct packaging material for sterilization
Sterilize wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO
Prepare case carts for the Operating Room
Store and distribute medical devices, equipment, procedure trays, and supplies used in patient care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to travel to both the Harleysville ASC and Grand View Hospital
Must be available for weekend on-call and holiday rotations
High School diploma or equivalent required
SPD certification required within 18 months of hire
On-the-job training with an 8-week minimum concentrated orientation period
Ability to stand up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time
Ability to walk up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time
Ability to sit up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time
Frequent use of fingers and hands for data entry, assembling instrument trays, picking items for case carts, and packaging items
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with upper extremities
Hearing sufficient to hear above operating-equipment noise, alarms, and telephone
General, near, and peripheral vision sufficient to detect instrument defects
Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds
Submit application using full legal name and current home address
Include employment history for the past seven years, including present employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Day shift
Weekend on-call and holiday rotations