Sterile Processing Tech - Central Sterile Expert

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Discounted prescriptions

On-site child care

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Legal and voluntary coverage options

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile processing for patient care areas. The role involves rounds on nursing units, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection prevention standards.

Experience in a Central Sterile Department is preferred. The position offers full-time and part-time opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Central Sterile Department preferred.
• Certified as Central Sterile Technician Upon Hire required.

Responsibilities

• Makes daily rounds on nursing units and collects soiled equipment and instruments and returns items to department.
• Sorts, cleans and sterilizes equipment including washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic, etc.
• Follows all safety and security protocols according to department procedure manual.
• Assembles wraps and verifies instruments for sterilization according to Department procedures manual.
• Visually monitors expiration dates for sterile items at various locations and reprocesses any outdated items on a timely basis.
• Retrieves and issues items according to verbal or written requests.
• Maintains a clean environment including disinfecting countertops wiping down racks and other equipment according to department procedure.
• Demonstrates basic math skills when accounting for sterile supplies.
• Distinguishes and identifies various instruments.
• Performs any duties as assigned.
• Complies with all CSS policies and AAMI, AORN and Infection Prevention standards as to biological/load record documentation, accuracy of instrument trays and proper placement of all chemical indicators required for sterilization assurance.

Skills

Sterilization

Equipment handling

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile processing for patient care areas. The role involves rounds on nursing units, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection prevention standards.

Experience in a Central Sterile Department is preferred. The position offers full-time and part-time opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay range.