Certified Sterile Processing Technician

St. Joseph's Healthcare System • Paterson, NJ

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About The Position

Works under indirect supervision of the Resource Technician performing daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department, which include all aspects of the decontamination, assembly of sets, sterilization processes, and specialty cart restocking (CPR carts, Disaster Carts, Case Carts and Specialty carts). Ensures functions are performed with conscious regard to the procedures while interacting professionally with other departments within the system. The CSPDT must have knowledge of: surgical instrumentation in regards to identification, cleaning, inspecting, testing, packaging and sterilization, operation of mechanical equipment for instrument cleaning and sterilization, infection control practices and preventative measures and regulatory agencies the govern sterile processing practices.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of previous work-related experience.
• Provisional certification accepted, valid for up to 30 days or once 400 hours of hands-on experience are fulfilled.
• Certification from a NJDOH-recognized body such as CSPDT/HSPA is required.
• Completion and passing grade in an SPD training course or school are acceptable in lieu of one to two years of job experience.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Conduct decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization processes.
• Restock specialty carts including CPR carts, Disaster Carts, Case Carts, and Specialty carts.
• Interact professionally with other departments.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and infection control practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees