Sterile Processing Tech – 2nd Shift, CRCST Eligible

Virtua Medical Group; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Pension/401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms, labor and delivery, and endoscopy by preparing, cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment for patient care. You will ensure proper documentation and maintain the sterile supply chain to enable safe, efficient surgeries.

Requires high school diploma or GED, and preferred prior sterile processing experience. CRCST/CBSPD certification must be achieved within 6 months of employment; CER certification is a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
• CRCST/CBSPD certification required within 6 months of employment; CER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into instrument trays or packages of individual items for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments from OR, L&D and other areas performing invasive procedures.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates, monitors and documents biological and mechanical results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Delivers patient care equipment, takes inventory of specialty carts and replenishes supplies for department and centralized O.R. Case Cart System.
• Prepares and distributes clean and sterile equipment and supplies.
• Transports soiled and sterile surgical instrumentation between facilities.

Skills

Sterile processing

Disinfection

Instrument maintenance

O.R. support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms, labor and delivery, and endoscopy by preparing, cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment for patient care. You will ensure proper documentation and maintain the sterile supply chain to enable safe, efficient surgeries.

Requires high school diploma or GED, and preferred prior sterile processing experience. CRCST/CBSPD certification must be achieved within 6 months of employment; CER certification is a