SPD Technician Certified

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Elizabeth, NJ, seeks a certified SPD Technician for a Per Diem role. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and availability of medical instruments through effective sterilization and supply management.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and CRCST certification, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills. You will be responsible for collecting, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments for medical procedures. A focus on teamwork and adherence to strict infection control protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for interaction with medical staff.
• Candidates should understand sterile techniques for handling and processing instruments.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and basic math for inventory tracking is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and decontaminate used medical instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and pack sterilized supplies for medical procedures.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain inventory and deliver supplies to various departments.

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills

Sterile technique knowledge

Surgical instruments product knowledge

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification: CRCST

Certification: CER or CFER (Preferred)

Job description

Job Title

SPD Technician Certified

Location

225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 (Trinitas Regional Medical Center)

Department

Central Sterile Supply

Shift & Employment Type

Day shift, Per Diem (Hourly)

Pay

$27.54 per hour. Pay range reflects the anticipated hourly wage for this position if hired in New Jersey. Compensation may vary based on experience.

Job Overview

Central Supply Technicians, or Sterile Processing Technicians, ensure healthcare safety by managing, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments and supplies. Operating under strict infection control protocols, they use meticulous attention to detail and advanced sterilization techniques to prevent pathogen transmission. They also manage inventory to ensure surgical teams have timely access to tools, directly improving patient outcomes and hospital efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certification: CRCST

Preferred:

• Certification: CER or CFER

Qualities:

• Sterile technique: A thorough understanding of sterile technique for handling and processing instruments and supplies
• Product knowledge: Knowledge of surgical instruments and medical supplies
• Communication: Ability to communicate with fellow technicians and medical staff
• Organization: Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and supplies
• Basic math: Ability to perform basic calculations for inventory purposes
• Computer skills: Knowledge of inventory and tracking software, and standard office programs

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

Essential Functions

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies
• Controlling inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates
• Delivering and distributing supplies and equipment to various departments and patient care areas, which may include stocking par-level carts
• Knowledge of crash carts, being able to replenish and understand the different disposable items

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.