Sterile Processing Technician: OR, Endoscopy Prep

virtua; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b)

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services and infection control at our South Jersey facilities. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing instrument sets for OR, L&D, and endoscopy, ensuring patient safety and compliance with standards.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, prior sterile processing experience, completion of a sterile processing course, and CRCST certification within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• CRCST certification within 6 months of employment.
• Completion of a sterile processing course.

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 collected from clinical units, the O.R., L&D and other areas performing invasive procedures.
• 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, takes inventory of specialty carts and replenishes supplies for department and centralized O.R. Case Cart System. Prepares and distributes clean and sterile equipment and supplies.
• Transports soiled and sterile surgical instrumentation between facilities.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services and infection control at our South Jersey facilities. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing instrument sets for OR, L&D, and endoscopy, ensuring patient safety and compliance with standards.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, prior sterile processing experience, completion of a sterile processing course, and CRCST certification within 6 months of employment.