SPD Equipment Technician

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Free Parking

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System in New Jersey seeks an SPD Equipment Technician in Central Services to support patient care by collecting items, decontaminating instruments, preparing equipment, and restocking carts. The role requires attention to infection control and accurate record-keeping, with emphasis on safety and PPE compliance.

The position offers competitive base rates, potential clinical certification pay, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Central Sterile Department patient care supplies and equipment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Compliance with Infection Prevention, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to designated areas to collect items.
• Decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Prepare patient equipment for use.
• Restock procedure carts.
• Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays and patient equipment.
• Document and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

PPE usage

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Job description

SPD Equipment Technician
Central Services

The SPD Equipment Technician will:

• Make rounds to designated areas to collect items.
• Decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment and supplies including but not limited to IV pumps, PCAs, CPM machines, Pneumatic pumps, hypo/hyperthermia units.
• Prepare patient equipment for use.
• Restock procedure carts.
• Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays and patient equipment.
• Document and maintain inventory of supplies.

Requirements:

• One year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification preferred.
• Knowledge of Central Sterile Department patient care supplies and equipment.
• Work requires the ability to be compliant with Infection Prevention, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Work requires the ability to be compliant in wearing personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, and latex/non A latex gloves) as needed.
• Work requires the ability to read, write and effectively communicate.
• Work requires the ability to be work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
• Work requires the ability to be organized and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Work requires the ability to maintain accurate records and be detail oriented.
• Work requires the ability to understand basic medical/surgical terminology.
• Work requires the ability to be compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
• Work requires standing and walking for prolonged period (90% of work time) as well as occasional lifting of equipment, supplies, etc., and pushing of autoclave cart and surgical case and Exchange carts. Ability to lift 25 pounds required.

Salary Range:17.30 - 23.36 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.