CSS Technician, Full-Time 2nd shift, Marlton

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment, and sterilizing surgical instruments for use by the surgical team in OR, L&D and related areas.

Responsibilities include preparing and inspecting instrument trays, transporting equipment between facilities, and assisting in training new hires; CRCST certification within 6 months is required and CER preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into trays or packages for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments from OR, L&D and other invasive areas.
• Assists in orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates, monitors and documents results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Delivers clean and sterile equipment, inventories carts and replenishes supplies for department and centralized OR Case Cart System.
• Transports soiled and sterile instrumentation between facilities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CRCST/CBSPD Certification

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.

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