Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Decontamination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by preparing and distributing sterile surgical instruments and patient care equipment across OR, L&D and endoscopy. You will ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, packaging, and documentation for each item.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CRCST/CBSPD certification within 6 months of employment, with experience in sterile processing preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST/CBSPD certification within 6 months of employment is required.
• Post-secondary sterile processing training or CRCST prep is 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 clinical units, OR, L&D and other invasive areas.
• 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, inventories carts, replenishes supplies for department/OR Case Cart System, and distributes clean and sterile equipment.
• Transports soiled and sterile surgical instrumentation between facilities.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CBSPD Certification

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by preparing and distributing sterile surgical instruments and patient care equipment across OR, L&D and endoscopy. You will ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, packaging, and documentation for each item.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CRCST/CBSPD certification within 6 months of employment, with experience in sterile processing preferred.