Sterile Processing Tech: Clean, Sterilize & Deliver Instruments

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by cleaning, sterilizing and distributing medical instruments for the OR, L&D, and endoscopy departments.

You will prepare instrument trays, collect and decontaminate equipment, train new staff, monitor decontamination equipment, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies across the facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CBSPD Certification eligible within 6 months

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by cleaning, sterilizing and distributing medical instruments for the OR, L&D, and endoscopy departments.

You will prepare instrument trays, collect and decontaminate equipment, train new staff, monitor decontamination equipment, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies across the facility.