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

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical discounts

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Fitness center discount

Daycare discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus is seeking externs to train on the job and, with a preceptor, set up instrument trays, perform all sterilization procedures, and complete sterilization tasks efficiently. You will be enrolled in or have completed the Central Service Technician course and bring basic math and strong English communication skills.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years of hospital experience and demonstrate attention to detail, time management, and good customer relations while meeting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be enrolled or completed The Valley Hospital Central Service Technician course.
• One to two years hospital experience preferred.
• Basic math and strong English communication are required.
• Good customer relations, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and set up hospital instrument trays with a preceptor.
• Complete all sterilizing functions and perform sterilization procedures.
• Work within time schedules to fulfill job-related tasks.

Skills

Basic math

English communication

Customer relation

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technician course

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. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.