Technician, SPD-Certified- Sterile Processing, Full-Time Evening Shift 3pm-11:30pm, Mullica Hill

Inspira Health Network; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments for Surgical Services and other departments.

Responsibilities include assembling instrument trays, packaging, and distributing patient care equipment while adhering to regulatory standards and maintaining efficient SPD operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Training Program with 400 hours of hands-on SPD experience.
• CRCST certification required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments.
• Clean, assemble, inspect and distribute patient care equipment.
• Perform other duties to facilitate departmental operations.

Skills

Cleaning & disinfection

Assembling trays

Instrument packaging

Regulatory standards

Communication & organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SPD Tech Training Program (400 hours)

CRCST certification within 2 years

CIS preferred

CER preferred

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTION:To clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments. To clean, assemble, inspect and distribute patient care equipment. To perform other duties to facilitate departmental operations. Demonstrates superior technical skills and knowledge of all Sterile Processing functions.QUALIFICATIONS:Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Training Program, including 400 hours of hands-on experience in an SPD setting, is required.Certification/ Licensure:Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within two years of hire.CIS – Certified Instrument Specialist preferred.CER – Certified Endoscope Reprocessor preferredKnowledge & Skills:SPD technicians should demonstrate competency in:Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instrumentsAssembling and packaging instrument traysOperating sterilization equipment (autoclaves, HLD systems)Adhering to regulatory standards, including AAMI, CDC, OSHA, DNV, and AORNStrong communication and organizational skillsPhysical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)Lifting CStanding CSitting OLifting 20-50lbs CClimbing FKneeling OLifting>50lbs NCrouching OReaching FCarrying CHearing CWalking CPushing CTalking CVision CEnvironmental Conditions:Noise CVaried Temperatures CCleaning Agents CNoxious odors CPatient Exposure COperative Equipment CBENEFITS INFORMATION:Click Here to Review Our Great Benefits Offerings?>At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.