Sterile Processing Technician - Instrument Prep

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b)/401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment for bedside use. Responsibilities include sterilizing surgical instruments and endoscopes for OR, L&D and related departments.

The role requires basic education and sterile processing training with CRCST certification within 6 months. Prior sterile processing experience is preferred, with on-site duties across hospital areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or completed sterile processing courses.
• Sterile processing experience preferred.
• CRCST/CBSPD certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments and endoscopes for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and instruments across units.
• Assists in orientation and training of new hires.
• Operates and documents results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Delivers and inventories sterile equipment and supplies for OR and departments.

Skills

Sterile processing

CRCST Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile processing course

CRCST certification exam preparation

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment for bedside use. Responsibilities include sterilizing surgical instruments and endoscopes for OR, L&D and related departments.

The role requires basic education and sterile processing training with CRCST certification within 6 months. Prior sterile processing experience is preferred, with on-site duties across hospital areas.