CSS Certified Technician

St. Joseph's Health; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust health benefits

403b retirement plan options

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Onsite Day care Program

Per diem/Part-time under 20 hours

Job summary

A respected healthcare organization in Totowa is seeking a candidate for the Sterile Processing Department. This role involves ensuring proper decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments, requiring a high school diploma and relevant certification. With a focus on teamwork and compliance, candidates will enjoy competitive benefits, including health and retirement plans. The position runs from 11 AM to 7:30 PM, making it suitable for dedicated individuals eager to contribute to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Provisional certification valid for 30 days or until 400 hours of hands-on experience are completed.
• Completion of an SPD training course is acceptable in lieu of work experience.
• Provisional certification accepted for up to 30 days or after 400 hours of hands-on experience.
• CSPDT/HSPA certification required by NJDOH.
• SPD training course completion acceptable in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Ensure proper decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Interact professionally with other departments.
• Adhere to infection control practices and regulatory standards.
• Interact professionally with other departments within the system.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Basic math skills

Understanding infection control practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification from a NJDOH-recognized body

SPD training course/completion

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 the govern sterile processing practices.

Hours for this position are 11 AM to 7:30 PM

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.

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

• 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 the Team

St. Joseph’s Health officially opened the Totowa Health Campus during a special ceremony that included a ribbon cutting and a blessing by the Most Reverend Kevin Sweeney, Bishop of the Diocese of Paterson. More than 100 people attended the event, including Congressman Bill Pascrell, 9th District of New Jersey; John Coiro, Mayor of Totowa; and Senator Kristen Corrado, of New Jersey’s 40th Legislative District.

The new campus, located at 225 Minnisink Road in Totowa, is a 140,000-square-foot facility that integrates a comprehensive listing of outpatient services, including primary and urgent care, diagnostic imaging including MRI and CT, Radiology, Lab Services and Pharmacy all under one roof. A host of medical and surgical physician offices are located on the campus, including cardiology, urology and gynecology, along with specialty Centers including Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy. This fall, the health campus will also be the new home of a Comprehensive Cancer Center opening in October.