Central Sterile Processing Technician

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. The Central Sterile Processing Technician carries out procedures for department functions, including washing, inspecting, packaging, and sterilizing instruments/equipment, maintaining accurate monitoring records, using and interpreting chemical and biological indicators, performing appropriate cleaning of all sterilization equipment, assisting OR personnel in locating/reprocessing instruments, and participating in performance improvement activities. The role requires following established policies & procedures, communicating openly with internal customers and supervisors, and providing excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.

Requirements

• Previous surgical instrumentation/equipment decontamination and sterilization with familiarity of various instrument sterilization methods required
• Must possess excellent customer service skills, initiative and ability to take independent action, and be capable of establishing and maintaining outstanding working relationships
• High school diploma or GED required
• CSP Certification (CRCST or CBSPD Certification)

Nice To Haves

• Previous operating room technician or central supply technician experience (including appropriate certification) preferred

Responsibilities

• Carries out procedures for department functions, including, but not limited to: Washing, inspecting, packaging, and sterilizing instruments/equipment
• Maintaining accurate monitoring records
• Using and interpreting chemical and biological indicators
• Performs appropriate cleaning of all sterilization equipment
• Assisting OR personnel in locating/reprocessing instruments
• Participating in performance improvement activities
• Follows established policies & procedures
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians

Benefits

• competitive rates and compensation programs
• comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement
• attractive working conditions
• opportunities for career growth through professional development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees