Central Sterile Processing Technician

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey seeks an operating room technician or central supply technician to support instrument sterilization and reprocessing. You will wash, inspect, package, and sterilize instruments, maintain records, and assist OR staff in locating and reprocessing tools.

Strong customer service, initiative, and the ability to follow established policies are essential, as is experience with sterilization methods and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate with internal staff and leadership.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Must be able to follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wash, inspect, package, and sterilize instruments/equipment.
• Maintain accurate monitoring records.
• Interpret chemical and biological indicators.
• Clean sterilization equipment.
• Assist OR personnel in locating and reprocessing instruments.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care,our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Carries out procedures for department functions, including, but not limited to:

• Washing, inspecting, packaging, and sterilizing instruments/equipment
• Maintaining accurate monitoring records
• Using and interpreting chemical and biological indicators
• Performs appropriate cleaning of all sterilization equipment
• Assisting OR personnel in locating/reprocessing instruments
• Participating in performance improvement activities.
• Follows established policies & procedures.
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.

Experience Required

• Previous operating room technician or central supply technician experience (including appropriate certification) preferred.
• Previous surgical instrumentation/equipment decontamination and sterilization with familiarity of various instrument sterilization methods required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills, initiative and ability to take independent action, and be capable of establishing and maintaining outstanding working relationships

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

License/Certification Requirements

• CSP Certification (CRCST or CBSPD Certification).

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00