Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Prep & Distribution

Virtua Health

Voorhees Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 30,100 - 45,226

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control by collecting, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment, and to prepare and sterilize instruments for surgical teams in OR, L&D, and other areas.

Responsibilities include preparing, inspecting and assembling instruments, transporting soiled and sterile equipment, assisting in training new hires, and documenting sterilization results; CRCST/CBSPD

Qualifications

Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required.
CRCST/CBSPD certification required within 6 months of employment; CER preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into instrument trays or packages for sterilization.
Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments from units and operating areas.
Assists in the orientation and training of new hires.
Operates, monitors and documents results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
Delivers patient care equipment, inventories specialty carts and replenishes supplies for the department and OR Case Cart System.
Transports soiled and sterile surgical instrumentation between facilities.