Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a certified Sterile Processing Technician to join their Sterile Processing Department. This role involves processing surgical instruments and medical devices, including cleaning, sterilizing, and monitoring sterilization processes.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite. Required certifications include CRCST or CBSPDT.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Process surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Monitor environmental conditions and sterilization processes.
• Assemble and dispatch case carts and inventory SPD supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization/high level disinfection; monitoring of environmental conditions, sterilization processes, and HLD processes; assembly and dispatching of case carts and emergency carts; and inventory and ordering of SPD supplies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience with STERRAD sterilization.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• National Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).

Working Conditions:

Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of length of shift.