CSS Tech, Full-Time 3pm - 11:30pm, VOLOL Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by cleaning, sterilizing and distributing medical instruments for the OR, L&D, and endoscopy departments.

You will prepare instrument trays, collect and decontaminate equipment, train new staff, monitor decontamination equipment, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies across the facility.

Qualifications

• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a sterile processing course or CRCST certification preparation.
• CRCST/CBSPD Certification required within 6 months of employment; CER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments and endoscopes for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment from OR, L&D and invasive areas.
• Assists in orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates, monitors and documents results of decontamination equipment.
• Delivers equipment, inventories carts and replenishes supplies for OR case carts.
• Transports soiled and sterile instrumentation between facilities.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CBSPD Certification eligible within 6 months

Job description

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.

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

Salary

$21.85 - $32.83 Hourly

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.