Central Processing Extern, Sterile Processing Department, Full Time, Day

Valley Medical Services Inc; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Central Service Technician extern who will train on the job with a preceptor to identify and set up hospital instrument trays and perform sterilization procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, enrollment/completion of The Valley Hospital Central Service Technician course, and 1–2 years of hospital experience preferred. Day shift; benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment or completion of The Valley Hospital Central Service Technician course.

Responsibilities

• Identify and set up all hospital instrument trays with the preceptor.
• Complete all sterilizing functions and sterilization procedures.
• Assist in the sterilization process as directed.

Skills

Basic math

English communication

Customer relations

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technician course enrollment/completion

Job description

Position Summary

Externs will train on the job and together with their preceptor will identify and set up all hospital instrument trays, complete all sterilizing functions, and perform all sterilization procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled or completed The Valley Hospital Central Service Technician course.

Experience

One to two years hospital experience preferred.

Special Skills

Basic math skills required. Effective communication skills to read, write, speak, and understand English required. Good customer relation, analytical, problem solving, detail oriented, and time management skills. Ability to work within time schedules, respond to customer needs, and complete job-related tasks.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $18.82 - $23.53 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.