Central Sterile Supply Tech, Per Diem 3p - 11p Camden, Certification Preferred

Virtua Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support our operating rooms, labor & delivery, and related areas. You will clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and equipment, preparing trays for procedures and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Requires a High School diploma/GED and CRCST certification (or enrollment to obtain within 6 months). This part-time, 2nd shift role offers opportunities to contribute to patient care in South Jersey with competitive hourly

Qualifications

• Previous sterile processing experience required or preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED; sterile processing course completion preferred.
• CRCST/CBSPD Certification within 6 months of employment; CER 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 and OR areas.
• Assists in training of new hires.
• Operates and documents results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Delivers equipment, inventories carts, and replenishes supplies for OR and centralized case carts.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CBSPD Certification

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: Part time

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

Total Weekly Hours: 20

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Job Information:

Job 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.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates, monitors and documents biological and mechanical results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• 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.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience: Previous sterile processing experience preferred.

Required Education: High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED). Successful completion of a sterile processing course taken at an accredited or state-licensed institution offering post-secondary, professional, vocational or adult education or successful completion of a program or course designed to prepare students for the CRCST certification examination.

Training / Certification / Licensure: CRCST/CBSPD Certification required within 6 months of employment, CER preferred.

Hourly Rate

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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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We're dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities.

Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare.

We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.