Central Sterile Supply Tech, Full-Time 2nd Shift, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes - CRCST/CBSPD preferred

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by preparing and distributing sterile equipment in operating rooms and patient care areas. The role requires handling instruments, maintaining clean, sterile supplies, and following protocols in a busy hospital setting.

Experience in sterile processing or formal training is preferred, with CRCST/CBSPD certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST/CBSPD preferred; certification required within 6 months if completed.
• Previous sterile processing experience or formal training in sterile processing/surgical instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered equipment, and endoscopes for sterilization.
• Cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments from clinical units, OR, L&D, and invasive procedure areas.
• Delivers equipment, inventories carts and replenishes supplies for department and centralized OR Case Cart System.
• Transports soiled and sterile instrumentation between facilities (Marlton positions only).
• Operates, monitors and documents results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical instrumentation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care, or something in‑between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Job Information

Summary

Supports Infection Control by collecting, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment that has been properly prepared, documented and inspected for use at the bedside in the care of our patients.

Responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation for use in patient care by the surgical team in the Operating Rooms, Labor & Delivery, and at the bedside or department e.g. Endoscopy where the invasive procedure is performed.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into instrument trays or packages of individual items for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments collected from clinical units, the O.R., L&D and other areas performing invasive procedures.
• Delivers patient care equipment, takes inventory of specialty carts and replenishes supplies for department and centralized O.R. Case Cart System. Prepares and distributes clean and sterile equipment and supplies.
• Transports soiled and sterile surgical instrumentation between facilities (Marlton positions only).
• Operates, monitors and documents biological and mechanical results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Previous sterile processing experience or formal training in sterile processing/surgical instrumentation preferred.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED).

Training/Certifications/Licensure

CRCST/CBSPD preferred.

Certification required within 6 months of employment if successfully completed a sterile processing course taken at an accredited or state-licensed institution offering post-secondary, professional, vocational or adult education.

Hourly Rate: $21.85 - $32.83

The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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