CSS Technician Certified

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

3d • Onsite

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 is 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 (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) 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

• Performing daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department
• Decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization processes
• Specialty cart restocking (CPR carts, Disaster Carts, Case Carts and Specialty carts)
• Interacting professionally with other departments within the system
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation (identification, cleaning, inspecting, testing, packaging, and sterilization)
• Operation of mechanical equipment for instrument cleaning and sterilization
• Adherence to infection control practices and preventative measures
• Understanding of regulatory agencies governing sterile processing practices

What This Job Offers

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