Sterile Processing Equipment Tech & Inventory

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is seeking an SPD Equipment Technician to support the Central Sterile Department. You will make rounds to collect items, decontaminate reusable instruments, prepare patient equipment, restock carts, and process requests for supplies.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read and communicate effectively, and compliance with infection control and HIPAA regulations. Lift and move equipment up to 25 pounds, with standing/walking for most of the shift.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience

Infection Prevention

Reading & Writing

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is seeking an SPD Equipment Technician to support the Central Sterile Department. You will make rounds to collect items, decontaminate reusable instruments, prepare patient equipment, restock carts, and process requests for supplies.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read and communicate effectively, and compliance with infection control and HIPAA regulations. Lift and move equipment up to 25 pounds, with standing/walking for most of the shift.