Technician, SPD Certified- Sterile Processing, Per Diem, Vineland

Inspira Health; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments. You will also clean, assemble, inspect and distribute patient care equipment as part of a fast-paced SPD team.

The role requires completing a Sterile Processing Technician Training Program with 400 hours of hands-on SPD experience and obtaining CRCST certification within two years of hire, with CIS and CER as preferred

Qualifications

• High 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.

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.
• Demonstrates superior technical skills and knowledge of all Sterile Processing functions.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument packaging

Autoclave operation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Sterile Processing Technician Training Program (400 hours)

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 Experience

- High 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 Specialistpreferred.
- CER – Certified Endoscope Reprocessorpreferred

Knowledge & Skills:

- SPD technicians should demonstrate competency in:
- Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments
- Assembling and packaging instrument trays
- Operating sterilization equipment (autoclaves, HLD systems)
- Adhering to regulatory standards, including AAMI, CDC, OSHA, DNV, and AORN
- Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)
Lifting C Standing C Sitting O Lifting 20-50lbs C Climbing F Kneeling O Lifting>50lbs N Crouching O Reaching F Carrying C Hearing C Walking C Pushing C Talking C Vision C Environmental Conditions: Noise C Varied Temperatures C Cleaning Agents C Noxious odors C Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment C