Sterile Processing Tech — 2nd Shift, On-Site

virtua; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and distributing sterile instruments for use in ORs, L&D, and other departments. You will prepare and inspect instruments, assist with training, and ensure documentation for each cycle.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and CRCST certification within 6 months of employment; CER preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of a sterile processing course is required or preferred.
• CRCST/CBSPD Certification within 6 months of employment is required; CER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments and endoscopes for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments from OR/L&D.
• Assists in orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates, monitors and documents results of decontamination/sterilization equipment.
• Delivers equipment, inventories carts and replenishes supplies for OR and central sterile systems.
• Transports soiled and sterile instrumentation between facilities.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

CSS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile processing course

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and distributing sterile instruments for use in ORs, L&D, and other departments. You will prepare and inspect instruments, assist with training, and ensure documentation for each cycle.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and CRCST certification within 6 months of employment; CER preferred.