Sterilization And Support Technician
Chambersburg, PA - USA
Job Summary
At Keystone Health we aspire for you to feel empowered and fulfilled as you work towards our shared mission of delivering heartfelt care. Earn a living where your heart truly belongs.
Location: Keystone Pediatric Development Center (KPDC) / Keystone Life Skills Center (KLSC) - Chambersburg
Full-Time (40 Hours per Week)
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; No Weekends or Holidays
Keystone Pediatric Development Center (KPDC) and Keystone Life Skills Center (KLSC) are seeking a full-time Sterilization & Support Technician to join our team.
This position plays an important role in supporting daily clinical operations by assisting therapists maintaining treatment environments preparing materials and food for therapy sessions and providing administrative support.
The Sterilization & Support Technician helps ensure therapy spaces equipment and supplies are clean organized and ready for patient care. Working closely with licensed clinical staff and under the direction of the Office Manager this individual contributes to the delivery of safe efficient and high-quality services while maintaining compliance with infection control food safety and confidentiality standards.
Clinical & Therapy Support
- Assist occupational speech and feeding therapists with patient preparation treatment room setup and therapeutic activities under the direct supervision of licensed staff.
- Prepare organize and maintain therapy materials equipment and activities needed for patient treatment sessions.
- Escort patients to and from treatment areas when requested.
- Help maintain treatment environments that support safe effective and efficient patient care.
Feeding & Food Preparation Support
- Prepare food and assist with meal setup for feeding therapy sessions in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitor and maintain inventories of food feeding supplies and treatment materials including ordering stocking labeling and rotating supplies.
- Follow established food safety guidelines for handling preparing transporting storing and serving food used in therapy programs.
- Ensure proper food labeling temperature monitoring storage and disposal procedures.
- Prevent cross-contamination through appropriate food handling cleaning and sanitization practices.
- Maintain clean and organized feeding therapy kitchens food preparation areas and treatment rooms.
- Report food safety concerns expired products damaged equipment or contamination risks promptly.
Cleaning Sterilization & Infection Control
- Clean and sanitize treatment rooms therapy gyms feeding areas adaptive equipment toys and high-touch surfaces throughout the day.
- Complete routine and deep-cleaning tasks according to departmental schedules and infection prevention standards.
- Sanitize food preparation areas dishes utensils refrigerators countertops and feeding equipment.
- Utilize approved cleaning agents and disinfectants in accordance with organizational policies and manufacturer guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention sanitation food safety occupational safety and emergency preparedness requirements.
- Complete required documentation including sanitation logs cleaning schedules temperature records and inventory tracking.
- Follow all Keystone Health infection control safety and emergency response procedures.
Administrative & Front Office Support
- Provide front desk and reception coverage as assigned.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing copying laminating data entry and organizing forms and materials.
- Maintain provider communication tools schedules sign-up sheets and employee name badges.
- Support departmental administrative functions to ensure smooth clinical operations and positive patient experiences.
Equipment & Supply Management
- Assist with inventory management supply ordering restocking and monitoring equipment functionality.
- Report damaged missing or malfunctioning equipment and supplies.
- Complete laundry dishwashing storage and general housekeeping duties necessary to support daily operations.
- Assist the Clinical Director with work order requests and procurement activities as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous kitchen or food service experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness safety and patient service.
Join our team and make a meaningful contribution to the care and development of the children and families we serve.
Keystone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
IC