Certified Sterile Processing Technician

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Options

Onsite Day Care Program

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, New Jersey is looking for a motivated individual to join their Sterile Processing Department. The position requires performing various decontamination and sterilization processes while adhering to infection control practices.

The ideal candidate must possess a High School diploma, relevant experience, and certification from a recognized body. St. Joseph's offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including health plans and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Provisional certification valid for 30 days or until 400 hours of hands-on experience.
• Completion of an SPD training course acceptable in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Ensure decontamination, assembly, and sterilization processes are followed.
• Interact professionally with other departments.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification from NJDOH-recognized body

Job description

Job Description

Works under indirect supervision of the Resource Technician performing daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department, which include all aspects of the decontamination, assembly of sets, sterilization processes, and specialty cart restocking (CPR carts, Disaster Carts, Case Carts, and Specialty carts). Ensures functions are performed with conscious regard to the procedures while interacting professionally with other departments within the system. The CSPDT must have knowledge of surgical instrumentation in regards to identification, cleaning, inspecting, testing, packaging and sterilization, operation of mechanical equipment for instrument cleaning and sterilization, infection control practices and preventative measures, and regulatory agencies governing sterile processing practices.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years of previous work‑related experience are required. Provisional certification is accepted, valid for up to 30 days or once 400 hours of hands‑on experience are fulfilled. Certification from a NJDOH‑recognized body such as CSPDT/HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) is required. Completion and passing grade in an SPD training course or school are acceptable in lieu of one to two years of job experience. Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, are necessary for the role.

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.