Certified Sterile Processing Resource Technician

St. Joseph's Health

Paterson (NJ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental plans

403b retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Paterson, New Jersey is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for full-time days. The role involves supervising the sterile processing team and ensuring all sterilization processes are followed in compliance with health regulations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certification with two years of experience. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

Must have extensive knowledge of Sterile Processing department operations.
At least two years' experience as a certified technician.
Completion of an SPD training course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise sterile processing personnel in daily activities.
Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments.
Interact professionally with departments within the health system.

Skills

Knowledge of decontamination processes

Operation of mechanical cleaning equipment

Computer skills

Data collection and analysis

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Technician Certification

Job description

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time Days

Job Description

Working under the direction of the Manager, supervises sterile processing personnel performing all the daily activities of the Sterile Processing department, which include but are not limited to decontamination, assembly and counting of instrument sets, all methods of sterilization, maintaining specialty carts (CPR carts, disaster carts, Case Carts, Latex Allergy carts, GU carts). Performs functions with conscious regard to procedures while interacting professionally with other departments within the system. Must have extensive knowledge of all operational aspects of a Sterile Processing department and be able to perform the following: identification, cleaning, inspection, testing, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments, operation of mechanical equipment used for cleaning and sterilization, working knowledge of all Regulatory and Infection Control policies and practices that govern CSPD (Central Sterile Processing Department), knowledge of ordering and inventory control, knowledge of medical terminology to identify surgical procedures, the ability to collect and analyze data, and computer skills.

Qualifications

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years of previous work-related experience. Sterile Processing Technician Certification or higher by a NJDOH (New Jersey Department of Health) recognized certification body (Certification Board for Sterile Processing (CBSPD/International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)). At least two years' prior experience as a certified technician working in all aspects of decontamination and sterilization processes and completion of an SPD training course or equivalent. Work requires math skills such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Benefits Eligibility

Competitive salary*
Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan options with company match**
Health & Wellness*
Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
PTO, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
LTD : Long Term Disability
Life Insurance Options
Onsite Day care Program
Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

About The Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics. The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ – one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

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