Central Sterile Processing Technician

Cooper Norcross University Hospital • Camden, NJ

5d • $21 - $33

About The Position

The Central Sterile Processing Technician carries out department procedures involving the cleaning, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and equipment. The role maintains accurate monitoring records, uses and interprets chemical and biological indicators, and appropriately cleans sterilization equipment. The technician also assists operating room personnel with locating and reprocessing instruments, participates in performance improvement activities, follows established policies and procedures, and communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors. The position requires excellent customer service when working with staff, management, and physicians.

Requirements

• Previous surgical instrumentation and equipment decontamination and sterilization experience, with familiarity with various instrument sterilization methods.
• Excellent customer service skills, initiative, and the ability to take independent action.
• Ability to establish and maintain outstanding working relationships.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CSP certification (CRCST or CBSPD).

Nice To Haves

• Previous operating room technician or central supply technician experience, including appropriate certification.

Responsibilities

• Wash, inspect, package, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate monitoring records.
• Use and interpret chemical and biological indicators.
• Clean sterilization equipment appropriately.
• Assist operating room personnel in locating and reprocessing instruments.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Communicate openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with staff, management, and physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED