SPD Equipment Technician Evenings

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is seeking an SPD Equipment Technician for evening shifts in Central Services. The role involves rounds to collect items, decontaminating reusable instruments and equipment, and preparing patient equipment for use.

You will restock carts, fulfill supply requests, and maintain inventory with attention to detail. The position requires 1 year of relevant experience, knowledge of sterile supply handling, and compliance with HIPAA, infection control and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of recent experience in a comparable role.
• Knowledge of Central Sterile Department patient care supplies and equipment.
• Ability to comply with Infection Prevention, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand/walk 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to designated areas to collect items.
• Decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment and supplies including IV pumps and related devices.
• Prepare patient equipment for use and restock procedure carts.
• Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies and patient equipment.
• Document and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Infection prevention

OSHA compliance

PPE proficiency

Communication

Organization

Record keeping

Medical terminology

Job description

Central Services

The SPD Equipment Technician Evenings 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.

• 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 .