CSS Tech, Full-Time 2nd Shift, Virtua Mount Holly - CRCST strongly preferred

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment prepared for bedside use. Responsibilities include preparing, inspecting and assembling instruments for sterilization across OR, L&D and related areas.

The role requires prior sterile processing experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and completion of a sterile processing course or CRCST certification within 6 months of

Qualifications

• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile processing course completion or CRCST certification exam preparation required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment and endoscopes for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments from OR, L&D and other areas.
• Assists in orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates, monitors and documents results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Delivers patient care equipment and replenishes supplies for the OR Case Cart System.

Skills

CSS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST Certification

Job description

Schedule

Monday-Friday 3pm to 11:30pm with Rotating Weekends & Holidays

1 year of CSS experience preferred

Job Summary

Supports Infection Control by collecting, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment that has been properly prepared, documented and inspected for use at the bedside in the care of our patients.Responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation for use in patient care by the surgical team in the Operating Rooms, Labor & Delivery, and at the bedside or department e.g. Endoscopy where the invasive procedure is performed.

Position Responsibilities

Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into instrument trays or packages of individual items for sterilization.

Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments collected from clinical units, the O.R., L&D and other areas performing invasive procedures.

Assists in the orientation and training of new hires.

Operates, monitors and documents biological and mechanical results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.

Delivers patient care equipment, takes inventory of specialty carts and replenishes supplies for department and centralized O.R. Case Cart System. Prepares and distributes clean and sterile equipment and supplies.

Transports soiled and sterile surgical instrumentation between facilities.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: Previous sterile processing experience preferred.

Required Education: High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED).

Successful completion of a sterile processing course taken at an accredited or state-licensed institution offering post-secondary, professional, vocational or adult education or successful completion of a program or course designed to prepare students for the CRCST certification examination.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

CRCST/CBSPD Certification required within 6 months of employment, CER preferred