Central Sterile Tech

Saint Clare's Health; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in Denville, NJ, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to decontaminate, prepare and sterilize trays and instruments, manage inventory and data entry, and support patient charge batching. The role requires a high school diploma, Central Supply certification, and an active BLS certification.

Two years of CST experience are preferred, with a focus on accuracy, communication, and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Central Supply Certified certification required; Current BLS (AHA) certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays and equipment; manage inventory and restock supplies; perform computer data entry and patient charge batching.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Central Supply Certified

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com .

Responsibilities

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.


• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.


• Central Supply Certified certification required.


• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, the following benefits:

• paid time off


• a 401K retirement plan


• medical


• dental


• vision coverage


• tuition reimbursement


• many more voluntary benefit options

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $19.25 to $28.92. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf