CSS Technician, Full-Time 2nd shift, Marlton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment and surgical instruments. The role covers ORs, Labor & Delivery, and Endoscopy areas.

The position requires previous sterile processing experience or related training, a high school diploma or GED, and CRCST/CBSPD certification within 6 months. Benefits and a fast-paced hospital environment offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST/CBSPD certification or enrollment required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect and prepare surgical instruments, powered equipment, and endoscopes for sterilization.
• Clean, disinfect and transport patient care equipment and instruments between units and ORs.
• Assist in orientation and training of new hires.
• Monitor and document results of decontamination processes.
• Distribute clean and sterile equipment and maintain supplies for OR case carts.
• Transport soiled and sterile instruments between facilities.

Skills

Sterile processing

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CBSPD Certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

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.