Certified Sterile Processing Resource Technician

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement plan with companymatch

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance Options

Onsite Day care Program

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ seeks a supervising Sterile Processing professional.

Under the Manager, you supervise CSPD staff handling decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and instrument cart maintenance, ensuring compliance with infection control policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1–2 years related experience; Certification by NJDOH recognized bodies (CBSPD/IAHCSMM) preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Sterile Processing (CBSPD/IAHCSMM) preferred by NJDOH.
• Experience in all aspects of decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Proficient in measurements and basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sterile processing staff under the Manager.
• Oversee decontamination, instrument assembly, counting, and sterilization.
• Maintain specialty carts and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory and Infection Control policies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrument sterilization

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

SPD Certification (CBSPD/IAHCSMM) per NJDOH

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 a SPD training course or equivalent. Work requires math skills such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

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”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• 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.

Organization

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.