CSS Technician, Full-Time Days, Marlton

virtua; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Marlton, NJ to support infection control by collecting, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment prepared for bedside use. The role covers sterilization of surgical instruments and endoscopes for use by the surgical team in OR, L&D and related areas.

Responsibilities include preparing instrument trays, collecting and disinfecting equipment, assisting in training new hires, and documenting decontamination results.

Qualifications

• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
• CRCST/CBSPD Certification required within 6 months of employment, CER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into instrument trays or packages for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments from clinical units and areas performing invasive procedures.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates, monitors and documents sterilization equipment results.
• Delivers patient care equipment, inventories carts and replenishes department supplies.
• Transports soiled and sterile instrumentation between facilities.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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
• Hourly Rate: $21.85 - $32.83 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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.

Location: Marlton - Rt 73 and Brick Road

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40