SPD Technician Certified

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a certified SPD Technician to join Central Sterile Supply on a per diem, day shift basis. The role involves sterilizing, decontaminating, maintaining instrument inventories, and preparing sterile packs for surgeries.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and CRCST certification; CER/CFER preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification mandatory; CER/CFER preferred.
• Experience with sterile processing and instrument inventory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and package sterile items for surgeries and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain sterilization equipment and records.
• Manage inventory, expiration dates, and distribution to departments.
• Deliver instruments to operating rooms and other units as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Sterile technique

Product knowledge

Inventory management

Computer skills

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST

CER or CFER

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

SPD Technician Certified

Req #: 0000255495

Category: Central Sterile Processing

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Central Sterile Supply

Pay Range: $27.54 per hour

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: SPD Technician Certified

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Central Sterile Supply

Req #: 0000255495

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $27.54 - $27.54 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional 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

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certification: CRCST

Preferred:

• Certification: CER or CFER

Qualities:

• Sterile technique: A thorough understanding of sterile technique as it applies to 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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer