Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Central Sterile/ Sterile Processing Technician in New Jersey. The role focuses on processing and distributing sterile supplies, maintaining sterility, and supporting patient care with timely equipment delivery.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and strong communication skills. Prior experience with sterilization equipment and CRCST certification is preferred; the hospital emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a collaborative

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Knowledge of handling of IV pumps, PCA pumps, and surgical instruments a plus.
• Experience with sterilization equipment and processes is preferred.
• Good computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Receives soiled surgical equipment and reusable patient supplies and cleans before processing.
• Assembles and packs clean instruments and supplies ensuring sterility.
• Operates sterilizers and monitors sterilization processes and tests.
• Delivers equipment to patient care areas within defined time frames.
• Maintains accurate sterilization records and adheres to safety procedures.
• Adheres to organizational competencies and supports department needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Equipment knowledge

Computer skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Steam Sterilizer

Sterrad NX

Sterrad 100

Washer-Dissinjector

Job description

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Central Sterile Supply Aide Performs technical and non-technical functions relating to the processing and distribution of supplies, equipment and instructions.

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Sterile Processing Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Receives soiled surgical equipment and reusable patient supplies. Cleans and disinfects equipment before sending to clean processing area.
• Checks soiled trays for completeness and informs Supervisor of irregularities.
• Assembles clean instruments and other supplies into packs and trays according to standard lists, wraps trays in proper manner to assure sterility and proper shelf life.
• Place packs into either steam or sterrad depending on type of item. Follows proper procedures for operation of equipment and monitoring sterility.
• Monitors all sterilization processing and biological or mechanical tests and results throughout the hospital.
• Operates sterilizers, washer/dissinjector daily testing of sterilizer to determine that they are in proper working order through use of the Bowie-Dick test, Attest Biological Indicators and/or other control methods within one half hour following the start of each shift.
• Delivers equipment to patient care areas, within a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes of receipt of request.
• Distributes and replenishes syringe and needle supply for all patient care units and specialized areas, within three (3) hours of request and with a minimum accuracy rate of 98%.
• Disposes of contaminated materials prior to the end of each shift
• Retrieves used and soiled instruments and equipment from all patient care units according to departmental policy at least twice daily.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Periodically checks department and other areas from outdated or defective supplies.
• Reports unusual occurrences in daily routine to the Supervisor.
• Maintains safe, orderly work area and work practices.
• Maintains sterilization records prior to the end of each shift and with a minimum accuracy rate of 98%.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of care and handling of: IV Pumps, Hypothermia Units, PCA Pumps, Goneo Suction, Feeding Pumps, Blood Warmers and Bronchoscopes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: Loading Carts, Chemical Spills and Sharps Precautions.
• Through understanding of equipment operation and maintenance of: Steam Sterilizer, Sterrad NX, Sterrad 100, Washer Dissinjector and Cycles times, temperature, pressure aborting a cycle.
• Established computer skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility for own knowledge and performance.
• Organized, detail oriented and effective time management skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in supply processing/distribution, and knowledge of surgical instruments and supply management.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Has and maintains current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) registration.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Minimum rate of $22.27 Hourly