Central Processing Department (CPD) Technician | Philadelphia, PA | Per Diem

Wills Eye Hospital is hiring a Central Processing Department (CPD) Technician in Philadelphia, PA . In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing instrumentation for use, maintaining quality controls for sterilizing equipment and supplies, and for maintaining all instruments sterilization based on recommended practices and guidelines . This is a Per Diem opportunity for someone who wants to play a vital role in preventing infection and ensuring the accuracy of surgical instrument preparation .

Why Join Wills Eye

At Wills Eye Hospital, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized leader in ophthalmology and vision care. We are known for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement plan, tuition assistance , paid time off, and employer assistance programs (EAPs)

• Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth

• A collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment

• Access to advanced technology and specialized care teams

In this role, you’ll support patients, providers, and clinical teams while helping deliver high-quality ophthalmic care. You’ll manage the cleanliness of soiled utility, clean utility, and sterile storage areas and contribute to a positive patient experience.

You’ll be successful if you enjoy working in a fast-paced clinical environment, have strong attention to detail, and function as an effective team leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes and assembles routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies.

• Cleans instruments and other medical devices to prepare them for sterilization.

• Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterilization techniques.

• Maintains instruments for sterilization based on recommended practices and ensure safe decontamination of equipment and instrumentation.

• Ensures sterility of all surgical instruments prior to surgery.

• Inspect instrument trays for completeness and replacing surgical materials as needed.

• Notifies designated personnel of instruments in need of repair, shortages of instruments or problems with surgical materials/instruments.

What You Bring

You may be a strong fit for this role if you demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital. You enjoy working as part of a team, communicating clearly, and supporting both patients and providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma required .

• Completion of a nationally recognized sterile processing program.

• Sterile Processing Certification.

• One (1) year of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of clinical experience.

We know great candidates do not always meet every preferred qualification. If this role interests you and you believe you could be successful in it, we encourage you to apply. You may be a fit for other roles across our organization.

About Wills Eye Hospital

Wills Eye Hospital is a world-renowned leader in ophthalmology, ranked among the top eye hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Established in 1832, Wills Eye is one of the oldest and most respected eye care institutions in the world.

Each year, our team provides specialized care to more than 250,000 patients , ranging from routine eye conditions to complex, sight-threatening diseases. Through advanced surgical capabilities, innovative research, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we continue to shape the future of vision care.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today for our CPD Technician opportunity in Philadelphia, PA.