Lead CSS Tech, Full-Time 1st Shift, Voorhees - Certification required

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off + sick leave + short/lo‑

Tuition assistance + EAP

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is hiring a CSS Technician to support the Central Sterile Services department. The role involves leading staff, preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, and ensuring proper decontamination and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years as a CSS Technician, a High School diploma or GED, and CRCST/CBSPD certification. CER preferred. This is an on-site, full-time position with a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as a CSS Technician.
• CRCST/CBSPD certification required; CER preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, observes, prioritizes workflow and leads staff for efficient dept operation.
• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments and endoscopes for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and instruments from units and OR.
• Monitors quality with documentation of dept records and sterilization results.
• Coordinates orientation and retraining of staff; may fill Supervisory duties.
• Delivers equipment, inventories carts and ensures clean/sterile supplies.

Skills

Communication

Delegation

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST/CBSPD certification

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

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

Job Information

Job Summary

Assists the Director and/or Supervisor in the coordination of daily staffing, work assignments and staff competency in area of responsibility. Supports Culture of We Initiative of highest clinical quality while performing Lead CSS Technician responsibilities by ensuring staff correctly collects, decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes and dispenses instruments, supplies and other equipment as necessary.

Position Responsibilities

• Assesses, observes, prioritizes workflow, assigns and leads staff to ensure efficient operation of the department. Serves as a resource for staff. Ensures surgical instrument needs list is completed and notifies appropriate party of shortages.
• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into instrument trays or packages of individual items for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments collected from clinical units, OR, L&D and other areas performing invasive procedures.
• Performs quality improvement and quality assurance (control). Ensures staff demonstrates accurate documentation of department records. Monitors and documents biological and mechanical results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Coordinates the orientation of new staff and retraining of current staff as needed in the concepts and work practices of CSS. Fills into Supervisory capacity in the absence of Director/ Manager/Supervisor.
• 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.

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience: 2-3 years as a CSS Technician. Good communication, delegation and prioritization skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Required Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Training / Certification / Licensure: CRCST/CBSPD required, CER Preferred

Hourly Rate: $24.51 - $36.89The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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.

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